Introduction

Hey there, family!

Isn't it just amazing how we can come together, no matter where we are, and share in the Word of God? I'm so glad you're here with us today. We're about to look at a passage that, I reckon, might just change how you see your everyday life.

Our passage today is from the book of Job, chapter 38, verse 41. Now, Job is one of those books that can be a bit tough to get through, but it's got some real gems in there. Our verse today is one of those gems. It says,

"Who provides for the raven its prey, when its young ones cry to God for help, and wander about for lack of food?"

Now, that's a question God poses to Job, but I think it's a question He's asking us too. And it's a question we're going to try to answer together today. We're going to look at three main points: God’s provision, God’s sufficiency, and how we can humbly submit to Him.

Before we get started, I want to share a quote with you. It's from Corallie Buchanan, ‘You say to God, “I have never seen you provide for me.” God says to you, “You have never trusted Me.”’ I think that's something we should keep in mind as we look at our passage today.

Let's pray together before we get started.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day, for this chance to come together and learn more about You. We ask that You open our hearts and minds to Your Word today. Help us to see You in a new way, to understand Your provision, Your sufficiency, and Your call for our submission. We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Alright, folks, let's get to it. Let's see what God has to say to us today through this verse from Job.

God Provides

When we think about the raven mentioned in our verse, we might wonder why God chose this particular bird. Ravens are often seen as symbols of bad luck or misfortune. But here, God uses the raven to illustrate His provision. Even for a bird that might be overlooked or even disliked, God ensures it has what it needs to survive.

A reminder for us: Sometimes, we might feel like that raven. We might feel overlooked, unloved, or even despised. But God sees us. He knows our needs, and He provides for us.

Our emotional and spiritual: He gives us peace when we're anxious, comfort when we're grieving, and wisdom when we're confused. He provides us with love, joy, and hope. He gives us the strength to face each day and the courage to keep going when times are tough.

Not just for the individual: His provision is for the community as well. The raven's young ones cry out to God, and He hears them. He doesn't just provide for the raven, but for its family. He cares for our families, our friends, our churches, our cities, and our world. He provides for us not just as individuals, but as a collective. And it's not just about meeting our needs, but about enabling us to help others. God gives us resources, skills, and opportunities so we can be a blessing to those around us. He provides for us so we can provide for others.

A call to action for us: We're not just recipients of God's provision, but conduits of it. We're called to share what we've been given, to extend God's provision to those around us.

A warning: The raven's young ones wander about for lack of food. They're in need, and they cry out to God. But they also need to be in the right place to receive what God provides. This is a reminder for us to stay close to God, to be in a place where we can receive His provision. We need to seek Him, to pray, to read His Word, to worship, to fellowship with other believers. We need to be in a place where we can hear His voice and receive His blessings.

God is Sufficient

Now, let's consider the idea that God is not just a provider, but He is sufficient above all sufficiency ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO