We read today about some of the distinctions between the true God and false gods. See in Leviticus the care that the true God has for his people as well as for "sojourners," those who are in proximity to God's chosen people but are not a part of their nation. Our Lord cares that his people know all they have comes from the Lord. See how the of the offerings the people present before the Lord some are given over entirely to the Lord and some are eaten and drunk before him. See how God's people do not keep everything to themselves. In fact, God's people don't own everything. All they have comes from the Lord and is to be used according to his purposes. This is why they care for the poor and sojourners by leaving food behind for them as well.
How has the Lord taken care of you today? In what way has he provided your daily bread? In what way is he using you to provide the daily bread for others? What do we have to worry about? What room is left for striving after more things, more security, more happiness? If we are diligently doing what our Lord has appointed for us, will he not provide all we need in this life and an eternity of bliss with him? Is there something else we were wanting?
Thanks be to God, who has provided all we need according to his heavenly riches.
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