Day 17 – God Gives What We Truly Need
God Gives What We Truly Need
Read: Luke 2:36–38; Romans 8:32
“She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child. (Luke 2:38)”
Anna waited decades in worshipful expectancy, and when she saw Jesus, she knew: this is the One. Often we think we need a different circumstance to be okay, but Advent reminds us that what we need most is a Person. In Christ we receive forgiveness for the past, strength for the present, and hope for the future.
Practice gratitude like Anna: thank God for Jesus specifically—His nearness, His mercy, His truth. Turn your gratitude outward by speaking about Him to someone who needs encouragement. Parents, go around the table naming how Jesus has met you this week.
At Creekside, we Know Christ as our sufficiency. Because God gave us His Son, we can trust Him to provide every good thing we truly need.
Reflect:
- Where are you tempted to believe you need “more” to be okay?
- How has Jesus already met you in that need this week?