Daily Devotion

“Let us see to it that we keep God before our eyes; that we walk in His ways, and seek to please and glorify Him in everything, great and small. Depend upon it, God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supplies.”

James Hudson Taylor · Address at the CIM Anniversary Meetings (1887), in Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor, Hudson Taylor and the China Inland Mission: The Growth of a Work of God

Scripture

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Reflection

Often, I focus more on whether resources are sufficient than on whether I'm following God's will. I tend to push things forward in my own way, relying on experience, ability, and plans, neglecting to first seek God's guidance. Hudson Taylor reminded me that the real key is not "how much" is done, but "whether it's done in God's way." If we deviate from God's will, even if things go smoothly temporarily, it's difficult to sustain; only by returning to God and adjusting our motivations and paths can we still experience His true provision and presence even in times of scarcity.