The Beacon
September, 2026
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
My family was recently privileged to spend a week at a cabin on a lake that is available to those who serve in full-time Christian ministry. We had never had an experience like the one we had that week, and our children remarked that this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The man who owns the cabin has done very well in business and has generously shared the fruits of his labor.
The Apostle Paul knew about “riches” and how beneficial they can be. Even though he was suffering for the cause of the Gospel, Paul had others on his heart. He did not want others to pity him. Instead, he wanted others to be built up. Is that not what you hear in his words from Ephesians 3:14-19?
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Paul operated out of humility as he approached the one true God of the universe. He wanted believers to know and experience the “wealth” at their disposal. The riches of God’s glory have been described in Ephesians as: God blessing us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (1:3); His choosing us for Himself before the foundation of the world (1:4); His redemption and forgiveness (1:7); His making known to us the mystery of His will (1:9); and His giving us an inheritance with His Son, Jesus Christ (1:11)
What a blessing to taste “wealth” in this life. And yet, we who know Jesus as our Savior know also about His riches in glory. No one on earth possesses the wealth of our Lord. His supply comes out of His grace that is sufficient for all our needs.
Enjoy what the Lord has provided for you. Thank Him each day for His gracious provision. Look forward to His eternal riches in glory…and be the one who shares the truth about that wealth with others.