'Voices From The Past' Vol. 1 — August 22

If God is our heavenly Father, let us behave ourselves as children of such a Father. Let us depend upon him in all our straits and difficulties. Let us believe he will provide for our wants, as children rely upon their parents for the supply of their needs. If we trust God for salvation, shall we not trust him for our livelihood? We need to be careful of being distrustful. Would God feed the birds of the air, and not feed his children? Consider the lilies; they do not spin, yet Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Would God clothe the lilies and not clothe his lambs? Even the wicked taste of his bounty. His children may not have a liberal share in the things of this life—they may have but little meal in the barrel; they may be drawn low and almost dry—but they shall have as much as God sees to be good for them. 'Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing’ (Psa. 34:10). If God does not give them what they want, he will give them what is good for them. If he does not give them what they crave, he will give them what they need. If he does not give them a feast, he will give them a portion by the way. Let them depend upon the Father's providence and not give way to distrustful thoughts and distracting cares. 'Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you’ (1 Pet. 5:7). An earthly parent may have affection for his child, and would gladly provide for him, but may not be able; but God is never at a loss to provide for his children, and he has promised an adequate supply. Will God give his children heaven, and not give them enough to carry them on their way? Will he give them a kingdom and deny them their daily bread? O, put your trust in him, for he has said; 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' (Heb. 13:5).

Devotional Readings taken from Puritan Devotional Readings 'Voices From The Past Vol.1.'
Thomas Watson, The Lord's Prayer, pp. 27-28
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