Topic: Is It a Need or a Desire? [Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 12 November 2021]
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Is It a Need or a Desire?
God promises to meet the needs of faithful believers, and He even fulfills some desires that align with His will—but we must not confuse the two.
November 12, 2021
1 Timothy 6
There are many passages in the Bible that speak about God meeting the needs of His people, but we must be careful to interpret them correctly. It’s important to understand the difference between needs and desires. A need is something essential, according to God’s will for our life. But a desire is something we want for ourselves or others, and it’s often based on the expectation of enjoyment, ease, or comfort.
There is nothing wrong with a desire, as long as it is within the will of God. After all, our heavenly Father “richly supplies us with all things to enjoy” (1 Tim. 6:17). But He never promises to grant all our desires. Therefore, not receiving what we want is no indicator that God is unfaithful! He does, however, promise to meet all our needs.
Also Read: Open Heaven 12 November 2021 –Topic: ASK UNTIL YOU RECEIVE
At the end of the day, two things are required to navigate times of need—contentment in every circumstance and dependence on Jesus Christ for strength (Phil. 4:12-13). Begin each day by asking the Lord to provide whatever He deems necessary; then ask for your desires. Let the Lord determine what is best in both categories, and be content with His choices for you.
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