The True Essence of Christianity: Trusting God as our Provider

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Have you ever wondered what God is looking for in the world? Many people think that God is looking for assistants or people to work for Him, but that is not the case. The gospel is not a "help wanted" sign and the call to Christian service is not about working for God. In fact, God is the great worker and the one with broad, burden-bearing shoulders. He is the strong one, and He is actually looking for ways to show His strength and support to those whose hearts are blameless toward Him (2 Chronicles 16:9).

Unlike the so-called gods of the world, God is unique in that He acts for those who wait for Him (Isaiah 64:4). He is not looking for sacrifices or offerings from us, for everything already belongs to Him (Psalm 50:9-10, 12). So, what does God want from us? It may surprise you, but what He truly desires is our anxieties, our needs, and our cries for power to do His will.

In fact, it is a command to cast all our anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:7). God gladly receives anything from us that shows our dependence on Him and His all-sufficiency. Christianity is not about working for God; it is fundamentally about convalescence. We are like patients who trust their physicians for good prescriptions and therapy. The Sermon on the Mount is not our Employer's job description, but rather our Doctor's therapeutic regimen.

Our very lives depend on not working for God. Our justification is not something we can earn through our works, but rather it is a gift from God. Those who work for their justification receive their due, their wage, but those who believe in Him who justifies the ungodly have their faith counted as righteousness (Romans 4:4-5). We must remember that God is the workman in this affair, and what He gets is the glory of being the benefactor of grace, not the beneficiary of service.

To engage the reader and help them understand this concept, let's use an analogy. Imagine you are in a hospital, and you need a life-saving surgery. You are not the one performing the surgery; you are the one lying on the operating table, completely dependent on the skilled hands of the surgeon. In this scenario, you are not the one working for the surgeon; the surgeon is the one working for you. Similarly, in our relationship with God, we are like patients in need of His healing and support. We are not the ones working for Him; He is the one working for us.

The Bible is filled with references that emphasize God's role as our provider and supporter. In Psalm 121:2, it says, "My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." This verse reminds us that God is the one who provides us with the help and support we need. In Isaiah 41:10, God says, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." This passage reassures us that God is the one who strengthens and supports us in times of need.

Another powerful reference is found in Philippians 4:19, which says, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This verse reminds us that God is the one who meets all our needs according to His abundant resources. It is not our own efforts or works that provide for us, but it is God's grace and provision.

In conclusion, God is not looking for people to work for Him. He is the great worker, and He is the one who provides strong support to those whose hearts are blameless toward Him. Christianity is not about working for God but about trusting Him as our provider and healer. We are like patients who depend on the skilled hands of the physician, and God is the one who works for us, not the other way around. So, let us cast all our anxieties on Him and trust in His all-sufficiency.