God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
—PHILIPPIANS 4:19
I read a devotional today. It began with a question: If you had the choice, if you were offered a palace with no Christ or a prison with Christ which would you choose?
Nero the ruler of Roman had a palace but without Christ. Paul was in Prison but had Christ. You know the story. You have heard it many times in sermons and Sunday School. You have read it in the Bible. A palace sounds enticing compared to a prison. The key is Jesus Christ. If you were to ask Paul what he would choose, He would tell you that his purse was empty but our Father’s is not. Philippians 4:19 promises us our needs will be met. Our Father is in charge of our lives. The Neros of the world will try to sway you that, that is not true. That they can see to your needs. Without Christ Jesus in your life it will be full of chaos, with your focus on Jesus you will find JOY and Peace. Yes there will be trials, but our Father who is in control of the Universe, all powerful, all knowing will see to our needs. A palace without Christ becomes a prison. A prison with Christ becomes a palace. Remember God loves you and so do I.
