Some Put Their Trust in Stockpiled Food

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.    Psalm 20:7

For some time now I have been thinking about where I put my faith.  I’ve always trusted in God to protect and provide for me and my family, but out on the edge of my spiritual consciousness was the thought, “Am I trusting in my food stash now instead of God?”

So this morning, again, I was pondering this, and realized my trust isn’t in my cans of albacore tuna and Ranch Style Beans.  What I am trusting in is my God-given common sense.  When I buy a few extra groceries, fill 2-liter bottles with water, and teach my kids what to do in emergencies, I’m following the many examples of preparedness in the Bible, from Noah to Joseph to the wise virgins mentioned in the New Testament.  Even animals have God-given instincts that keep them safe from danger.  Chipmunks somehow know when to start storing food for winter, and Canadian Geese evacuate their nothern homes and begin their flight south each year with impeccable timing.  Sounds like preparedness to me!

Only God knows what the future holds, and in spite of our best efforts, we may find ourselves in situations we haven’t prepared for.  All any of us can do is observe and evaluate worrisome warning signs, determine which crises are most likely and then pray, plan, and prepare.  Go ahead and trust your common sense and instincts.  They’re part of the whole package God created when He created you!

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