273. How does God provide our daily bread?
A. He makes the earth fruitful with all that we need.
Psalm 104:14 You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth.
Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand; You satisfy the desire of every living thing.
B. He blesses us with the ability to work and thus enjoy the fruitfulness of the earth.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 Even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.
C. He blersses us with earthly authorities and structures (a stable government and economy), which provide settings where we can work and receive our daily bread.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
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