Even as I take joy in planning for my children to feel loved on special occasions with treats and celebrations, I receive great pleasure when the child is blessed and responds to my preparations. God, too, delights in us coming to Him for provision and then responding joyfully when He gives it.

He has even provided things we don’t “need,” just to delight us—the reds, golds, browns, and oranges of fall leaves; the dark, steel blue of an ocean; the amber of loved ones’ eyes.

Jesus provided the crowds with fish and loaves because they were hungry, and of course He has provided a way for us to be made right with God by offering His own body as the ultimate sacrifice. He has gone and is even now preparing to provide a place for us—a home in heaven—so we might be with Him in eternity.

God loves providing for you. How can you provide beauty or love or comfort to your family in the next twenty‐four hours?

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