God Supplies Through Processes

Devotional Reading: “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV)

Many believers expect God’s provision to show up like magic, but God is not a magician. He is a Father. And fathers give skills, wisdom, ability, and direction, not magic tricks. God’s primary way of supplying is by empowering your mind and your hands. It is why Scripture says He gives “ability to produce wealth.” Meaning He gives you what brings the result, not just the result.

Sometimes the real miracle is the idea you almost ignored, the insight you thought was too simple, or the small instruction you underestimated. God is a God of processes, and the earlier a believer accepts that, the smoother their walk with Him becomes.

Look at Scripture and you will find that God rarely bypasses process. For Joseph to enter abundance, he had to interpret dreams, manage resources, and solve national problems. For Ruth to be provided for, she had to go to the field and glean with diligence. For Peter to catch supernatural fish, he still had to launch into the deep. God can bless you beyond your effort, but He will not bless you without effort. What many believers call “delay” is often God preparing the ground so the blessing will not destroy them.

In everyday life, God’s process may include developing patience, improving your attitude, increasing your skill, or learning financial wisdom. Some blessings do not land until you can manage them well. If God gave some people the breakthrough they are shouting for, they would spend it on snacks and soft drinks before the week ends. God uses process to train the believer, stabilize their character, and sharpen their capacity. When you embrace the process instead of running from it, you unlock a level of provision that is sustainable and steady, not random and stressful.

Prayer and Confession
Father, teach me to value Your processes. Help me to cooperate with Your training and recognize the abilities You have given me. Strengthen me to work diligently with what You place in my hands. Amen!

Further Reading: Proverbs 10:4, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Genesis 26:12 14.