God’s Provision for the Righteous
18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless,
and their heritage will remain forever;
19 they are not put to shame in evil times;
in the days of famine they have abundance.
The title of chapter 37 in the ESV is, “He Will Not Forsake His Saints.” It was written by King David. David was highly aware of the dangers of this life. He was aware of the plots of the wicked (v. 12). He was aware of the inward anger we feel and the fretting we do when faced with difficulty (v. 8). He is aware of God’s intervention in his life and that his very steps are “established by the Lord” (v. 23). He is aware of the temporary state of the wicked (v. 10). But, the above verse is the real take-a-way of David’s theme. David is aware and trusting in the fact that God knows those who trust in Him and will forever keep them safe and secure. That does not mean that we will not have hardships. Just ask Job. But, we will have provisions during times of famine. That implies physical provisions. But, it is not limited to the physical realm. God will provide his grace and care during times of famine. If we look at Jacob and his sons during the time of famine in Egypt, God sent Joesph (via captivity) to be second in command to provide in famine. God sent manna to the nation of Israel in their need for food. He flew in quail to meet their desire for meat. Elijah was fed by ravens by the brook during a time of famine. The church provided support and help during the time of famine in Acts. God provided honey to Jonathon when he was pursuing the Philistines. God provided David the Showbread when he was fleeing from Saul. God provides. In unusual ways. But, God always provides. That is the them of Psalm 37. God provides for those who walk with Him and trust in His care. We might not know the way He will provide, but we can rejoice in the fact that He will provide.
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