That's it.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
That’s it. There was a time when I thought the list of things I “needed” was pretty long. I would have listed various everyday things like food, water, shelter, certain relationships, money, ministries of the past, friendships, hobbies, etc. And to my credit, at the time I honestly felt like I needed those things. Undoubtedly, as you read that list you probably think I’m crazy for not considering a few of them primary needs, now. After all, we DO need food, water, and shelter, right? Well follow me for a moment…
In the past 12 months I’ve been on a journey with Him that has led me into a place of learning what it is that I really need. And as I review that list above, most all of them have, at least for a time, been on shaky ground as to whether or not I would have them. Some of them have been taken away altogether. And guess what? I’m still here! And through all this He’s taught me one simple truth: He’s all I need.
That’s it. Him. He’s the sum total of all my needs. All wrapped up in the Godhead, there He is. All my needs met, through Him. Relationships may seem concrete and solid, but they can vanish in an instant. Friendships may seem like a rock, but even rocks chip and crack with time. Hobbies are so here today and gone tomorrow. Money has one universal truth about it: it’s made to disappear. Even ministries can be gone before you even get started, it seems. Oh, and food, water, and shelter: if I have Him, those are taken care of.
So can you see? That’s it! He’s all I need! Because He’s promised, “I’ll never leave you, nor forsake you.” He’s promised, “My God shall supply all your needs in Christ Jesus according to His riches in glory.” He’s said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things (food, shelter, and clothing) will be added to you.” There are only 2 questions that you’ve got to answer this morning to settle this: Does God keep His promises? And do you trust Him?
Because once you answer those 2 questions, it’s done. So you think you have a lot of needs? Come to Him, give yourself completely to Him, and trust Him. And when you review your list of needs after that point, you’ll be able to say, “That’s it.”
God sure is faithful, isn’t He? :)

That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
Blake

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