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“Nicely Everyday Everlasting Redeemer Supplies! (N.E.E.D.S)”

Ramesh C. Reddy
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SCRIPTURE:
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)

Observations:
I asked myself how many parts can I break this verse into?
1.   
And my  2.    God  3.    will meet  4.    all   5.    your  6.    needs 7.    according to his 8.    glorious riches 9.    in Christ Jesus

Interpretations:
I asked myself the significance of 'And my'?
What stuck out in my mind is how the Apostle Paul had a sense of ownership when he used ‘my’. It showed me that he had a relationship that was personal. I asked myself who is ‘my’ referring to and came up with God. Paul had a personal relationship with God that he was able to say
‘My God’. It was not someone else’s God to him but personal.

I asked myself what comes to mind when I hear God?
What came to my mind is the Creator of heaven and earth who made us in His image. Paul has a relationship with God and shares that with the Philippians. He does not end it here but lets the Philippians know what God can do for them. This is evidenced by point 3.

I asked myself the significance of 'will meet'?
For all the support and aid the Philippians have given to Paul (yesterday’s DQT: F.I.N.A.N.C.E), Paul wants the Philippians to know that it is not forgotten by God what they have done and that God will personally intervene in their lives by meeting but meeting what. This is evidenced by point 4.

I asked myself the significance of 'all'?
God is in the business of wholeness and completeness not partial business. Thank you Jesus! I am reminded of what happened when Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law! She got up and prepared a meal for them! It is as if she was never sick because she was able to get up and prepare a meal for them! Those who have fever cannot usually get up and do things because they become weak even after the fever subsides but not her because Jesus touched her and healed her bringing wholeness and completeness into her life! This showed me that Jesus was interested in the disciples as a whole wanting to meet all their needs even as Paul reminded the Philippians that Jesus cared for all their needs.

I asked myself the significance of 'your needs?'
I believe Paul is reminding the Philippians that Jesus cares for them as a whole being, wanting to meet their spiritual, mental, physical, financial, and emotional needs. Specifically, here the apostle is talking about financial needs.

I asked myself the significance of 'according to his'?
Paul is reminding the Philippians that all their needs will be met according to His way. For me that meant the Philippians should 'leave behind' their own ways and how they like to do things and let God have His way with them to meet their needs.

I asked myself how God was going to make that happen?
What came to my mind is  “according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” The Philippians needs can be met too in His way as Philippians let go of their own methodology and cling to Christ.

IMPLICATIONS:
I asked myself what are the important implications for my own life?
If I want God to meet all my needs, I have to leave behind my own ways because God likes to meet our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. That means whatever I have been used to doing if it does not involve Jesus Christ, it needs to go. What makes me excited is that Jesus cares for me as a whole person and wants to meet all my needs
according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. For He is my Jehovah Jireh, the Lord my Provider.

HOW GOSPEL GIVES ME TESTIMONY REGARDING N.E.E.D.S:
When I was pursuing Chandra, I let her know upfront that I do ministry on campus and do not make much money because I want to use my job as tent-making and Pittsburgh Standard as a means to ministry to reach students with the love of Christ. I even revealed to her exactly how much I made at the time.

She wrote me on February 12, 2008 stating "I always used to do prayer whomever you [Lord Jesus] will give as life partner to me, he should be a real Christian, even though he don't have any money. Also, he should be rich in God's side and interest to do God's service!"

On May 29, 2008 she wrote stating, "For many years onwards, I am praying to my God whomever He will give to me, I will be ready to accept Him because God is the one sending him my way, so I do not worry about whether he is POOR or RICH. Even though, he is POOR, if God's blessings is always with us means I will be happy with that!"

On July 08, 2008 she wrote stating, 'About qualities of man..., man should not be money minded'

On July 31, 2008 she wrote stating, 'I am very happy to do service of God for any kind of people, either they are students also. Through the youth we can spread God's Word more!'

Today, as I reflected on what my loving wife wrote to me, in our days of pursuing each other, tears rolled down my face because I was so joyful that the Lord Jesus gave me Chandra to marry. Thank you Jesus.

Reading those 4 quotes made me see why I wanted Chandra as my wife. Her love for the Lord is reflected in those quotes and her belief that the Lord Jesus will provide all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus is reflected in those quotes for me. Thank you Jesus. I have been blessed with such a prayerful, loving, understanding, and supportive wife.

The Lord Jesus has provided for all our needs and continues to provide for all our needs. Thank you Jesus. It has not been a easy road carrying thousands of dollars of debt but when our joy is found in the Lord as a loving couple, financial woes are something we know our precious Lord and Savior will get us through.

My prayerful, loving, understanding, and supportive wife is there by my side to do ministry together. Thank you Lord Jesus.

Lord not only provides our needs now, but I am reminded of what happened years ago when the Lord wanted me to see myself as a missionary to the University of Pittsburgh campus. 

Years ago, I sensed Jesus telling me that I would be a missionary on campus involved in the lives of students as the campus will be seen as a country to me. At the time, my student ID would serve as a passport for me to legally be in the campus-country and engage the campus in all it's ethnic diversity with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  My job will serve as a  tent-making job where I would assimilate myself where students were to reach them more effectively seeing the dorms as small cities to engage, Market Central would be where thousands of students would converge for meals, etc where I would use opportunities to share the love of Christ with them, etc.  I hope to be on campus as long as Jesus wants me here.

Amazingly not only did the Lord provide for me financially through different means but He also took care of me academically and used me spiritually to reach souls for Him. Even though I did ministry 40+ hours, I made a 4.0 in all law classes  by going full-time that year which also boosted me to have 4.0 in legal studies. God was providing for me as I took care of the students on campus for His glory. Even now the Lord Jesus provides for us financially, relationally, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually as I love to reach students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He will continue to meet all our needs according to His riches in glory. We don't have to worry but can rest in Him.

I ask you now dear friends, what are your N.E.E.D.S in life?
Dear friend, whatever your needs are our Lord knows. He knows your needs and will reach you where you are in His timing as you allow Him to carry you.  He will carry you! Yes, He will friend! No matter how your situation looks like, take it to the Lord in prayer.

List your needs before the Lord and expect an answer. Expect the Lord Jesus to intervene and meet you where you are at. He will friend, I know He will just as He met Paul's needs, the Philippians needs, and the disciples needs. I know time after time He has met my needs. Thank you Jesus. Time after time He has met my wife's needs and our families. Thank you Jesus!

I learned as we seek the Lord and His Kingdom first, He will add all the other things to us. He has done that for me in ministry and outside of ministry. He did that for Paul that Paul could confidently say that “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19).

Friend, the Lord knows what you need in your life and will intervene as you seek Him leaving behind your own ways and methodology. I have seen the Lord do that in my own life time after time.  Thank you Jesus.

More than anything, we all have needs that are spiritual. Jesus cares for our soul more than anything that Jesus paid with His life to ransom us from the enemies clutches. That's how much Jesus loves you! No matter where you have been or what you have done, you are never out of His love and never out of His reach to meet your needs and make you whole.

For the Lord to meet your needs in life, it is time to leave behind things that are not of the Lord and surrender your life to Him. This does not mean we will get all our wants but we will get the needs we need His way and in His timing.  He waits for you and loves you so much friend! Praise the Lord. More than anything, we will have growth in Christ that will help us in every other aspect of our lives! Praise the Lord!

Paul was confident that God would meet all the needs of the Philippians according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. When we have Jesus in our lives, we can be confident, we have the same God in our lives who will meet all our needs His way and for His glory.

No matter what needs you are facing, take it to the Lord in prayer no matter how big or small, for He is our Jehovah Jireh, our Provider! May you intimately get to know the Lord in your life now and always knowing nicely everyday Everlasting Deliverer supplies!

I want to share with you a poem I wrote years ago and modified it later.  It is called Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider.

Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider

Your guidance provides my need

Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider

Upon Your Word, I can feed

Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider

Upon Your Word I can heed

Depending on You,

Spiritually, I won't drown

Depending on You,

Spiritually, I won't frown

Cause Jesus,

You are my true Crown

Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider

Your guidance provides my need(2x)

AMEN!

"Nicely Everyday Everlasting Deliverer Supplies! "(N.E.E.D.S)/"What are your N.E.E.D.S in life?"

PRAYER:
Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us so much. Jesus, you know all our needs and I thank you that you do intervene in our lives as we seek you with our whole heart. Oh Lord, I pray that we would depend on you completely for our needs. Thank you how you do provide for us. We turn all our needs to you and depend on you for the answer. Oh Lord, you know each one’s needs and wants. Please Oh Lord make it clear to us what we think our needs are and what you see as our needs are. Thank you for your awesome promise to claim regarding our needs being met. I trust in you Lord completely with everything. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray. Thank you Jesus we can ask you things in your Name! Amen!

Lord Jesus, You are my all in all. You are my Prince of Peace, Rock, Savior, and Friend. You are my Holy Father guiding me through to live a life of righteousness, Holy righteousness. Oh God, I need you more than ever. I need to feel your hands around me holding me tight. I need your love to surround me so that you can glow in my life. Help me please Jesus. I desire in your presence. Thank you for guiding me to live a life of righteousness. Oh God you love me more than ever. You hear my voice when I cry out to you. When I seek your face, you fill me up. You are my all in all. Thank you Jesus so much for your help no matter what I face, your grace is available and you take my case. Thank you for hearing us and answering us. In Your Name I Pray Jesus! AMEN! (Most of the prayer is from a vineyard song called “All in All”)

No matter what you feel in your heart, know that Jesus has come in and resides with you! You are not alone! To make your walk strong with the Lord, spend time in prayer talking to Him as you would to a friend. You don’t need special words to talk to the Lord. Spend time in His Word reading Psalms and turning them into prayer. Next allow God to heal you and speak to you through the Gospel of John or Gospel of Mark before moving on to other Books of the Bible! Slowly, let the Lord show you to which Scriptures He wants you to go to next. It is also important to be part of a body of believers to help you grow in the faith. Find a Bible believing church that preaches the Word of God from Genesis to Revelation proclaiming Jesus Christ our crucified and risen Lord who brings us hope, healing, and help by His grace alone. May the Lord Jesus guide you in His love leading you! Amen!

Feel free to email me at reddy4hisglory2004@yahoo.com if you want to meet to study the Bible, pray with, talk about Spiritual issues or whatever is on your mind! My number is 412-641-9426

"This is my work and I can do it only because Christ's mighty energy is at work within me." (Colossians 1:29, TLB)

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2012 DEVOTIONALS:

Philippians 4:15-18: "Who will you F.I.N.A.N.C.E in ministry?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 11, 12, 05:42 a.m.)

Philippians 4:14: "How do you S.H.A.R.E in others troubles?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 10, 12, 08:30 a.m.)

Philippians 4:12-13: "Where do you need S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 09, 12, 08:59 a.m.)

Mark 5:24b-29: "Where do you need F.R.E.E.D.O.M to move on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 07, 12, 10:43 a.m.)

Philippians 4:10: "Why show C.O.N.C.E.R.N for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 03, 12, 09:18 a.m.)

Philippians 4:9b: "How do you know your P.E.A.C.E is real?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (July 02, 12, 08:33 a.m.)

Philippians 4:9a: "What kind of S.O.L.D.I.E.R will you be?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 30, 12, 09:58 a.m.)

Philippians 4:8: What is your T.H.I.N.K.I.N.G based on?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 30, 12, 09:56 a.m.)

Philippians 4:6-7: "How do you handle A.N.X.I.E.T.Y in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 28, 12, 08:05 a.m.)

Philippians 4:5: "What measure of G.E.N.T.L.E.N.E.S.S do you have?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 27, 12, 08:57 a.m.)

Philippians 4:4: "When do you R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 26, 12, 09:26 a.m.)

Philippians 4:3: "How have you C.A.M.P.A.I.G.N.E.D for Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 25, 12, 08:58 a.m.)

Philippians 4:2: "How do you respond to a P.L.E.A.D in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 23, 12, 10:45 a.m.)

Philippians 4:1: "Where do you S.T.A.N.D on love in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 23, 12, 10:40 a.m.)

Philippians 3:20-21: "What C.I.T.I.Z.E.N.S.H.I.P should you desire the most?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 21, 12, 07:28 a.m.)

Philippians 3:18-19: "Why shed T.E.A.R.S for others in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 20, 12, 08:37 a.m.)

Philippians 3:15-17: "Who or what are you willing to P.A.T.T.E.R.N your life after?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 19, 12, 07:30 a.m.)

Philippians 3:12-14: "How can you deal with the P.A.S.T in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 18, 12, 11:43 a.m.)

Philippians 3:1-11: "Why for R.E.F.O.R.M.A.T.I.O.N do you need the transaction of the cross?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 16, 12, 8:57 a.m.)

Philippians 2:25-30: "When will your H.O.M.E.C.O.M.I.N.G begin?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 15, 12, 6:43 a.m.)

Philippians 2:19-24: "How can you Q.U.A.L.I.F.Y well in other people's lives?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 14, 12, 8:18 a.m.)

Philippians 2:17-18: "How do you live out your F.A.I.T.H in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 13, 12, 6:58 a.m.)

Philippians 2:14-16:
"How is your B.E.H.A.V.I.O.R. in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 12, 12, 8:15 a.m.)

Philippians 2:13: "How do you W.O.R.K out your Salvation?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 11, 12, 8:36 a.m.)

Philippians 2:12-13:"What path have you taken for S.A.L.V.A.T.I.O.N in your life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 09, 7:50 a.m.)

Philippians 2:12-13: "What is the point of O.B.E.D.I.E.N.C.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 7:51 a.m.)

Philippians 2:9-11:"How do you handle the N.A.M.E of Jesus in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 08, 7:47 a.m.)

Philippians 2:8: "Why should you make a C.R.O.S.S transaction in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 06, 7:26 a.m.)

Philiippians 2:5-7: "How do match Jesus' A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 05, 9:09 a.m.)

Philippians 2:3-4: "How do you respond to C.O.M.M.A.N.D.S in life?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 03, 6:19 a.m.)

Philippians 2:1-2: "What C.O.N.D.I.T.I.O.N are you in?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (June 02, 6:52 a.m.)

Philippians 1:29-30: "How do you handle S.U.F.F.E.R.I.N.G in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (June, 01, 6:52 a.m.)

Philippians 1:27-28:"How do you C.O.N.D.U.C.T yourself in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 31, 12, 7:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:22-26: What are your C.H.O.I.C.E.S based on?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 30, 12, 6:27 a.m.)

Philippians 1:21: "Why D.I.E for Christ?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 29, 12, 4:59 a.m.)

Philippians 1:20: "Where do you need to have C.O.U.R.A.G.E in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 25, 12, 8:08 a.m.)

Philippians 1:19:"Who do you C.A.L.L often in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 24, 12, 8:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:19: "What reason do you have to R.E.J.O.I.C.E in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)

Philippians 1:15-18: "How are your M.O.T.I.V.E.S in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 22, 12, 8:21 a.m.)

Philippians 1:13-14:"What have your C.H.A.I.N.S done to others in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 21, 12, 9:04 a.m.)

Philippians 1:12:  "How can you feel so S.P.E.C.I.A.L when things are going so wrong in your life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)

Philippians 1:9-11: "What is your L.O.V.I.N.G response in life based on?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 18, 12, 8:20 a.m.)

Philippians 1:8:   "How can your A.F.F.E.C.T.I.O.N grow towards others in life?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 17, 12, 6:32 a.m.)

Philippians 1:7: "Why cannot you be saved by G.R.A.C.E. alone?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 16, 12, 9:55 a.m.)

Philippians 1:6: "Where are you C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T in?"By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 15, 12, 10:54 a.m.)

Philippians 1:3-6: "How can you attain a P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S.H.I.P in the Gospel?" By Ramesh C. Reddy (May 14, 12, 08:38 a.m.)

Philippians 1:3: "How will others R.E.A.C.T towards God when they remember you?" (May 11, 12, 09:53 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1-2: "When do you B.L.E.S.S others in life?" (May 09, 12, 7:30 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: "Why bother to let others T.R.A.I.N you when you are already a leader?" (May 10, 12, 9:01 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: "Why should you believe you are H.O.L.Y instead of being a sinner?" (May 08, 12, 8:05 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

Philippians 1:1: Who will you be a S.L.A.V.E to in life? (May 07, 12, 7:06 a.m.) By Ramesh C. Reddy

 

 

 
   
 

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