Who Will Meet My Needs?

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

She broke down and cried as she finished folding her husband’s shirts. They had been married for twenty-five years and raised two children. Somewhere in between the little league baseball games, drama rehearsals, and hours spent late at the office, they had lost one another. Her children always filled the void in her life. Now that they were gone, she realized she barely knew her husband.

Her pastor lovingly listened as she told of her heartache. “God created each of us with certain needs,” he began, “needs for significance, security, acceptance, love, and discipline.” “However,” he said, “no person can meet all your needs. And it’s unfair to request that of anyone. The good news is that with help and time God can restore your marriage.”

Many try to take control of a bad situation by filling their lives with material possessions and other people. However, when needs are not met in the proper way, emotional unrest and discontentment ensue. Only Jesus Christ is capable of meeting your every need. If you are faced with a situation that has left you feeling lonely and insignificant, be assured He wants to and can fill the void in your life. The greatest need a person can have is to know Jesus Christ.