A God Who Provides - The Crosswalk Devotional - September 28

PLUS..."Why, God?" 5 Things to Remember When Natural Disasters Hit [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [The Crosswalk Devotional]( A God Who Provides By Lynette Kittled “In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty" - [Psalm 37:19]( Has chatter of possible future food shortages caused you to feel anxious, stressed out, and worried? Are headlines causing you to store up staples, basic supplies, and favorite foods to help get you and your family through possible lean times? If so, it’s okay to create a storehouse but make sure it isn’t motivated by fear but led by God’s wisdom because “The Lord does not let the [righteous]( go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked" ([Proverbs 10:3](. God Takes Care of His Own Even if a worldwide famine occurs, the Bible gives multiple examples of God taking care and providing for His people during times of lack. [Luke 4:25-26]( explains how during a great famine in the land, God sent the prophet [Elijah]( to a destitute widow in Zarephath with a son to feed at the most desperate time in her life when she was running out of resources, including food. [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: ["Why, God?" 5 Things to Remember When Natural Disasters Hit]( Beth Ann Baus It happened in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina. It happened in 2011 with the deadly "super tornado" outbreak. And now we're watching it happen with Hurricane Harvey. With each natural disaster that has ravaged our communities, believers and nonbelievers alike have been left asking, "Why, God?". [CONTINUE READING →]( [What Happens When Imprecatory Prayers Are Off-Limits?]( Mike Leake An imprecatory prayer/psalm is one where the author calls down a curse upon enemies, or asks God to specifically punish someone. Can a Christian pray this way? Are these types of prayers reserved for the Old Testament? [CONTINUE READING →]( [These Are the 12 Pastors Who Are 'Most Effective' Preachers]( Adelle M. Banks The dozen preachers in the top 12 — academics, pastors and authors — were picked from nearly 800 nominees. [CONTINUE READING →](                       Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                       Who warned the governor Gedaliah that Ishmael was intending to slay him? A. Nethaniah B. Johanan C. Kareah D. Ahikam [ANSWER THE QUESTION →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2022 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](