Running Low, But Not Running Out
Psalm 34:10 — Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Have you ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Lord, I have absolutely no idea how this is going to work”?
The house payment is due.
The car payment is coming.
The grocery list keeps getting longer, but the money seems to be getting shorter.
And suddenly, tuna fish sandwiches are looking pretty good!
If you’ve ever been there, you know those are the moments when trusting God isn’t just a nice Christian phrase.
It’s something you desperately need.
Because faith feels a whole lot easier when the bills are paid and there’s money left in the bank.
But what about the seasons when there isn’t enough?
When you’re doing everything you know to do, and the numbers still don’t add up?
When you’re praying for provision, but you’re not sure where it’s going to come from?
That’s when Psalm 34:10 offers us a beautiful reminder.
“Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.”
Think about that.
Even lions, some of the strongest creatures in the wild, aren’t guaranteed a full stomach every day.
Their strength doesn’t mean they’ll never experience hunger.
And our faith doesn’t mean we’ll never experience hardship.
But here’s what I love about this verse.
Our circumstances may change, but God’s goodness doesn’t.
Now, that doesn’t mean God promises to fill our bank accounts or make every financial problem disappear.
Sometimes His provision comes through an unexpected opportunity.
Sometimes it’s through the kindness of another person.
And sometimes it’s the strength, wisdom, and peace we need to make it through a difficult season.
But whatever the situation, we can trust that God sees us, knows what we need, and hasn’t forgotten us.
And there’s something else I’ve been thinking about.
When we know God is our provider, we don’t have to let fear make every decision for us.
That changes how we think about generosity, too.
Because isn’t it easy to say, “I’ll be generous when I have a little more”?
When the bills are caught up.
When the savings account looks better.
When there’s something left over.
And listen, we absolutely need to be wise with what God has entrusted to us. Taking care of our families and meeting our responsibilities matters.
But generosity isn’t always about money.
Sometimes it’s sharing a meal.
Sometimes it’s offering your time.
Sometimes it’s giving someone a ride, making a phone call, or helping a neighbor who’s having an even harder day than you are.
And yes, sometimes, when we’re able, it’s sharing financially even when we don’t have an abundance.
Because generosity isn’t measured by how much we have. It’s revealed in how willing we are to love.
Maybe you’re in a lean season right now.
Maybe you’re staring at bills and wondering how everything is going to come together.
If that’s you, I want you to hear something today.
Having a need doesn’t mean you’ve failed at trusting God.
And struggling doesn’t mean He’s stopped taking care of you.
You can bring those worries to Him.
You can ask Him for help.
And you can trust Him one day at a time, even while you’re still waiting for answers.
But maybe you’re in a season where you have a little extra.
If so, ask God to show you someone who could use some encouragement or help.
You never know.
The very provision someone else is praying for might be something God has placed in your hands to share.
And whether you’re the one who needs help or the one who can offer it, remember this:
God’s goodness isn’t determined by the balance in your bank account.
So trust Him with what you need.
Thank Him for what you have.
And keep your heart open to what He might do through you.
Because even when life feels like there’s not enough, God’s goodness has not run out.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- Have you ever experienced a season when your financial circumstances made it difficult to trust God? What helped you through it?
- Psalm 34:10 reminds us that even strong lions sometimes go hungry. How does that change the way you think about hardship and faith?
- Have you ever experienced God’s provision in an unexpected way, perhaps through another person’s kindness?
- How can fear about not having enough affect our willingness to be generous?
- What is one way you could show generosity this week that doesn’t necessarily involve money?
QUESTION TO CARRY WITH YOU TODAY
Am I allowing what I don’t have to overshadow my trust in the God who knows what I need?
