Famine

June 28th – Habakuk 3:1718

Habakuk 3:17-18

There ‘s no denying that these are difficult times. Every trip to the grocery store seems to cost more than the last. Gas prices, utility bills, and everyday expenses continue to rise. And many families are feeling the weight of it all. It’s easy to become discouraged when we’re constantly worrying about how everything will get paid for.

Yet Habakkuk paints a powerful picture of faith. He speaks of empty fields, failed crops, and a season of lack, but then he makes an incredible declaration. “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” His joy wasn’t based on what he had. It was based on who God is.

Whether we’re living in a season of plenty or a season of struggle, there is always something to be grateful for. God’s goodness doesn’t change with our circumstances. His faithfulness isn’t measured by how much we have in our bank account. He’s still providing, sustaining, and walking beside us through every challenge.

Above all else, we have the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. And that’s our precious Savior, Jesus Christ. Money can disappear. Possessions wear out. Circumstances change. But the love of Christ, the hope of our salvation, and the promise of eternal life can never be taken away. And that deserves great rejoicing!

If life feels heavy today, lift your eyes above your circumstances and fix them on Jesus. He is still worthy of our praise in times of feast and in times of famine. When everything else feels uncertain, He remains our unchanging hope.

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July 24th – Philippians 4:11

Philippians 4:11

It’s easy to praise God in the good times when blessings abound, and life feels secure. But the true test of faith lies in whether we can praise Him during the bad times. The Apostle Paul exemplifies this through his journey, having learned to be content in both feast and famine. Paul’s contentment wasn’t based on external circumstances, but on his unshakeable faith in Christ. This freedom in Christ liberates us from the constant striving for more, teaching us to be thankful for what we have. Instead of being swayed by life’s ups and downs, we find stability in God’s unwavering presence.

When we anchor our joy in Christ, we cultivate a heart of gratitude that transcends our situation. This spiritual freedom allows us to recognize that every season, whether plentiful or sparse, holds a purpose in God’s grand design. It transforms our perspective, helping us see God’s hand at work even in adversity. By embracing this freedom, we echo Paul’s contentment, finding peace and joy in every circumstance, and continually offering praise to God, not for our comfort, but for His faithfulness and love.

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Ruth – Finding Refuge Under The Wings of God

The famine had taken many lives, and was growing more severe. And with the death of her husband, things for Ruth were going from bad to worse. All of the men in the family had passed, including her own husband, leaving only Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and her sister-in-law, Orpah. …

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January 28th – Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13

Although setting goals and striving to be better are important, even more important is learning to be content. The apostle Paul faced hardship and persecution, good times and bad. Yet through it all the one thing that remained the same was Paul’s contentment. Whether in times or plenty or famine, Paul rested in the fact that the strength he received from Lord would see him through. And just like Paul, no matter the circumstance, we too have that same Christ given strength inside of us to find contentment, whatever comes our way.

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