Missed Paycheck

MISSED PAYCHECK

Part 6 of 10 in Promises of God Series

Philippians 4:19

“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

“We missed you, Phillip.” Mr. Robbins said before the fifth grade Sunday school began. He placed his arm around Phillip’s shoulder and whispered in his ear, “It all comes from God, son. It may be embarrassing to ask for help when needed, but that’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

Phillip looked at Mr. Robbins with misty eyes, and nodded his head.

“Open your Bibles to Philippians, chapter four,” Mr. Robbins began.

In these days of people losing jobs, many are terrified. How can they keep their homes? How will they eat? When people cannot see the solution to a problem, they frequently lose heart. Losing one’s job creates severe personal panic. Missing paychecks are not just other people’s problem anymore; their own lives are spiraling out of control!

Apostle Paul understood panic. He advised his congregation in Philippi: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6). Nothing is too hard for God.

Sometimes prayer sounds too easy as a solution to deeply personal problems. People want to do for themselves. They don’t want to be seen as charity cases. Pulling oneself up by one’s own bootstraps is the motto of the proud. Bootstrap pulling up is how people prefer to solve their own problems. But when life’s problems climb past desperate into the “drastic” zone, smart believers fall on their knees (in prayer).


Extreme problems demand radical answers. Since God owns all; He can give generously. (Colossians 1:16). And God wants His kids to live victoriously. With each missed paycheck, believers do everything they can—including crying out to God for help. It’s no surprise when churches offer food and financial help to families in need. Bodies of believers reach out in love—from God’s glorious riches—to offer help to others.


“Phillip, please read aloud verse 13 to the class,” Mr. Robbins said.

Phillip read, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” Phillip smiled. He announced, “This week will be better for my family. Daddy got a new job. No more missed paychecks!”


Take Home Nugget

The class cheered for Phillip’s good news. (Mr. Robbins had led them in prayer for Phillip’s family last week). They remembered Phillip’s empty chair. God answered their prayer. Check out the lesson, linked below, for more from apostle Paul.

Dearest God, who always hears His children’s prayers,
Thank You for providing for every one of our needs.
Thank You for filling missing peoples’ empty chairs,
Thank You for leading Your church in good deeds.

JD Griffith

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