Scripture Read:
Insight Verse(s):
19:9 ‘When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. 10 And you shall not glean your vineyard, nor shall you gather every grape of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger: I am the LORD your God.
Insight Gained:
God will provide for his people, to some he gives more than they need, but he also requires that we share with those who do not have enough. God tells the Isrealites to not go over their fields twice, to not "reap" the very edges of their fields. In other words God instructs his people to not be greedy and leave the extras for those in need. God uses what is left in those fields to provide for the rest of his people. If he could use a few fish and loafs of bread in the New Testament to feed 5000 families, how much more can he do with the extras in all those fields and vineyards. It is the same today when we look at the surplus he provides for many and asks that some of that be given to be used for those without.
My Prayer to God:
Lord, help me to realize that you are in control and that you will provide for me no matter what the circumstances as nothing is too difficult for you. Please also help me to remember that as you provide for me I need to use those gifts or your use.
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