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How do we know God provides for us?

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We know God provides for us because Jesus tells us not to worry about our needs, assuring us that our Heavenly Father cares for His creation.

In Matthew 6:25-32, Jesus reassures His followers that God provides for His creatures, using examples like birds and lilies to illustrate His care. The argument is compelling: if God takes care of the birds and dresses the lilies in splendor, how much more does He care for His children? This underscores a key tenet of faith—trusting in God's provision demonstrates our belief in His sovereignty and goodness. Worrying about daily needs signifies a lack of faith in God’s ability to provide, which stands in contrast to the assurance we receive from Scripture.
Scripture References: Matthew 6:25-32, Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:19, Exodus 16, Psalm 121:5, Psalm 23:1, Genesis 22:13-14, 1 Kings 17:7-16, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:31-33, Matthew 6:32-33, Psalm 23, Colossians 2:10, John 6:1-14, Genesis 22:14, Romans 8:32, 1 Kings 17:4, Genesis 22:8, Mark 4:39, Psalms 23:1-3, Romans 8:28-30, Genesis 44:19, John 1:16, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 23:1-5

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