Provision

 What else do we learn about God in this very first chapter of the Bible? We have already seen that God is creator, He is satisfied, He works, and He desires to reproduce , now in verse 30, we see that not only is God interested in making and making more, but he is also the sustainer of all things; 

‘ God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.’

God made all the creatures and then our very selves but He didn’t just stop there. After that He gave his creation means for survival and enjoyment - He made a whole host of food for us all to enjoy. God has ensured that the world He created could be sustained. He provided within creation the means to continue. 

There’s incredible generosity and lavishness in this provision too -  there’s not just one type of sustenance, but many - every tree with seed in it’s fruit, a choice, an abundance to enjoy. What kindness and love is shown in that provision. 

We can take food as a necessity, as something that is an essential (which it is)  and that we take for granted, have you really taken time to consider the true source of your meals? The One and only Living God that has lovingly and lavishly given you so much choice in order for you to not only nourish, but enjoy nourishing your body? 

God has provided your food, what else has He provided for you?

If you’re in a season of life where you’re needing provision  of some kind, and wondering when or where it’s coming from - take a look around and see what He has already given you. He wants to sustain you, He has provided in an incredibly generous way already, remember that, then pray with expectation that His lavish love will continue to provide for you - God sustains His creation.