He gives justice to the poor and food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free (Psalm 146:7, CEV).
Ottawa River as seen from Greens Creek Point — photo by David Kitz
Reflection
This week’s I Love the Psalms theme is hunger.
Our Lord taught us to pray, “Give us this day our daily bread.”
As I think over my life, I can’t think of a single day when that prayer has not been answered. In other words, the Lord has had an unbroken record of faithfulness. I have never gone to bed hungry except by my own choice.
Today’s verse from the Psalms reminds us that God is the one who daily supplies our needs.
He gives justice to the poor and food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free (Psalm 146:7, CEV).
The Lord’s provision goes beyond physical needs. As the psalmist declares, the LORD also provides justice and sets prisoners free. Worry often holds me as a prisoner. What about you?
But when I consider the LORD’s faithfulness, there is no place left for worry. He banishes hunger along with worry. We have this assurance: God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus! (Philippians 4:19, CEV).
Response: LORD God, thank you for your daily provision of good things. You have been more than faithful. My heart overflows with thanks for your goodness. Amen.
Your Turn: Has God been faithful in providing for you? Has He come through for you?
I love the Psalms 
God provided for my husband and I after we experienced a complete financial loss. About 24 years ago, we had just turned 50, life was good and then the bottom fell out. We lost everything – house, possessions, income, business. God allowed us to find jobs to get by and placed special people in our lives to get us back on our feet. I know He is faithful in good times and bad.
Though we may not like times when our faith is test, God brings us through. He remains faithful. Kathy, your story is a testimony to His goodness even when times are tough.
We are truly blessed. He gave both of talents and abilities whereby we can succeed with His help. He provides daily for every need. I think tests are often a way for God to use us to bring others to faith. He can turn bad things into good all the time.
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