A Sure Supply

Pastor James C. Ward

April 19, 2026

Sunday Morning

Philippians 4:19

But My God Shall Supply All Your Need According To His Riches In Glory By Christ Jesus.

Introduction

This epistle is a “thank you” letter from Paul to the little church at Philippi. As my mother would always say, “You should always say ‘thank you.’ It will cost you nothing. Just make sure it is sincere.” In spite of their material poverty, they gave cheerfully and generously to send a love gift to the apostle. Their gift was sufficient to meet his needs. Their thoughtfulness revived him, their love encouraged him, and their sympathy comforted him. Paul did not want these generous Christians to second guess themselves and regret their generosity toward him. Paul wanted them to know, that, just as they had “been there” for him, God would “be there” for them. Paul was writing from a Roman jail. He did not want them to think about his condition in a debilitating, negative way and become discouraged. “If it can happen to Paul, it can happen to us also.” Christians were being persecuted at that time. He was more concerned about them than about himself. In essence, Paul was saying, “Thank you very much for your gift, but don’t worry about me. God will take care of you, and He will take care of me.” Let’s dissect this Scripture as if it were a specimen in a biology laboratory.

Exposition

1. The Source Of The Supply

My God

2. The Sureness Of The Supply

My God Shall

3. The Sufficiency Of The Supply

My God Shall Supply All

4. The Standard Of The Supply

According To His Riches In Glory

5. The Stream Of The Supply

By (Through) Jesus Christ

Closing Thoughts

During these unstable times, this verse is a precious promise to all Christians. God will supply all of our needs. God does not grant all of our whims, or wishes, or wants, but he does promise to supply every need of His children and some of the desires of our hearts. This promise includes material, physical, intellectual, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual needs. The blood of Jesus covers it all. Give God Glory! Give God All The Glory!