In this episode on Luke 3, Tim delves into the ways God provides for our daily needs, drawing on biblical teachings from both the Old and New Testaments. In Proverbs 30:8-9, Agur prays for neither riches nor poverty but only his daily bread, illustrating a balanced reliance on God. This sentiment is mirrored in the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches his followers to ask for their daily bread, emphasizing dependence on God's provision. The contrast between Herod's lavish, self-indulgent feast and Jesus' miraculous feeding of the five thousand further underscores the idea that true sustenance and abundance come from divine, not earthly, sources.

He provides through creation itself, as seen in the natural growth of food and the sustenance offered by the earth. Parents feed their children, employers pay wages, and governments sometimes step in to ensure people’s needs are met. These layers of provision all trace back to God’s overarching care. Even our ability to work and earn a living is viewed as a gift from God, intended not just for personal gain but also to enable us to help those who are less fortunate, fostering a sense of communal responsibility.

Tim concludes by highlighting the importance of sharing and mutual support within the Christian community. Just as the food for the feeding of the five thousand came from one boy’s offering and was distributed among many, believers are encouraged to share their resources with those in need. This act of sharing reflects God’s provision through community and emphasizes that both those who have plenty and those who have little depend on God’s grace.

This Sunday sermon, based on Luke 11 verses 3, was preached at Grace of God Lutheran Church on July 28, 2024. This sermon is preached by Pastor Timothy J. Walsh, a member of WELS (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). Scripture selections come from the New International Version.

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Outro Music "Divenire" by Ludovico Einaudi
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