Abounding Provision ( Part 1 )

Philippians 4:9
Paul was so sure that God will supply all our needs because he experienced God's greatness in his life.
Israel ( Land of not enough? )
God demonstrated how he delivered Israel out of the land of not enough.
He sent Moses to deliver them out of captivity.
The book of Moses showed the abounding provision.
E.g Enemies encountered by them, God brought them through His strength and wisdom.
E.g Water from the Rock.
Deuteronmy 9:27
Land of not enough ---- Land of just enough
"Just enough" strength to overcome the enemy.
"Just enough" to quench their thirst.
God thinks " just enough" is not enough, so He continued to bless them with "more than enough" -the Land God has for His people.
" Not enough" --- poverty mentality
Abundance = El Sheiddai
When Jesus gave the bread, there were 12 baskets full of leftovers; feeding the five thousands.
John 3:16 ( Now God does not hold back His own Son, this shows that God gave His all. So nothing can hold God back when God provides and blesses! )
God meets the needs of everyone.
What needs?
Philippians 3:8
1) Salvation
man greatest needs.
God demonstrated by patiently waiting.
2 Peter 3:9 ( Everyone to come to repentance )
2) Sustenance
God wants us to be conformed, not comfortable.
Philippians 2:13
God is bringing His purpose into out life.
" Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet, it has to undergo trials and testings to be able to be moulded." -Helen Keller
3) Significance
Philippians 3:13-14
Paul pressed forward to fulfill his purpose, destiny and calling.
Pursue after His significance.
A purpose in out heart have been planted.
Great Supply.
We who are finite cannot be outbeaten by God, the infinite.
John 15:7 ( Ask whatever you wish, it would be given to you ) -when we remain in Christ Jesus.
Joshua 1:9
God supplies the faithful.
Without faith, it is impossible to please God.
Taking a step of faith.
He supplies when we are willing to take this step and we will not be disappointed.

Pastor Dennis Lam-