Psalm 78

In this psalm, the author spent a lot of time reminding his listeners of all the ways God had cared for His people in the desert. No doubt, the Israelites had either forgotten or willfully walked away from God time and time again; perhaps Asaph was trying to stave off a fresh outbreak of unfaithfulness by going on a little trip down memory lane.

I can’t imagine trying to care for a million people wandering around in a desert, can you? It would be daunting for any human being—but not for God. He was more than able to provide for anything and everything they needed:

He did many miracles in Egypt to help them believe that He was the one, true God.
He gave them a way of escape from their Egyptian enemies.
He personally guided them day and night.
He gave them shade during the hot desert days with the cloud.
He kept them warm during the cold desert nights with the pillar of fire.
He brought water out of rocks for them.
He rained down bread from the sky.
He sent hordes of quail in on a mighty wind.

God took care of everything they needed. And you know, we’re not so different from the Israelites. Sometimes it feels like life is a desert. We may not know where our next meal is coming from. We may not know how we’re going to keep a roof over our heads. We may not feel like we have any direction in life whatsoever. We may feel like everything is upended, and the world’s gone mad! I know I feel that way these days.

But God knows just what we need, and He is more than willing and able to take care of those needs. Nothing you need is too much for God to handle. He has a thousand different ways to provide for you. You are not too small for Him to notice.

The God who sent bread down from heaven is still in the business of meeting needs. He cares deeply about you!