So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:31-33
“Christ is such a golden mine of wisdom, grace, and glory, that neither saints nor angels can ever fathom their depth in Him; there is both fullness and sweetness. Nor does a Christian need necessaries — in Christ he has unsearchable riches.”
Thomas Watson (1620-1686) in Puritan Gems or Wise and Holy Sayings of the Rev. Thomas Watson, A.M. (London: Snow & Ward, 1850) 17.
While reading “Puritan Gems” I stumbled on this one. I needed to hear it today. “Nor does a Christian need necessaries — in Christ he has unsearchable riches.” It sent me back to the Sermon on the Mount which reminded me that Christ is the only “necessary” for every single person!
In Christ we have everything have ever needed, everything we need, and everything we will ever need in the future. Alternatively, the pagans, that is, those who don’t know any better, spend themselves to acquire “necessaries” they think they need to live. Let’s show the world Christ is our all sufficiency!
Father in heaven, thank you for Jesus Christ, in whom we have unsearchable riches. Remind us, by your Holy Spirit, to mine His unfathomable depths in our times of need. Help us do this so the world sees and knows your fullness and sweetness. Amen.