~ Psalm 34:9–10
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David wrote Psalm 34 after being delivered from danger. His life was marked by threats, battles, and seasons of lack, yet he could boldly declare: those who seek the Lord will never be forsaken.
The comparison is striking:
“The young lions suffer want and hunger.” Lions, known for strength and skill, sometimes go hungry despite their power. Human ability, resources, or effort alone can’t guarantee provision.
“Those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” But those who humble themselves before God, trusting Him as their source, are promised sufficiency.
The phrase “no good thing” is important. It doesn’t mean we will have every want or indulgence, but every good thing—the things we truly need for life, health, and godliness. What God calls “good” may look different from what we think we need, but His definition is always better.
Applied to biblical health, this is a promise of sufficiency in troubled times. We may see shortages, rising costs, or limited access to resources. But for those who seek the Lord first, there is a guarantee: He will not withhold what is truly good. That might be physical provision, but it also includes peace, wisdom, endurance, and even supernatural strength in weakness.
This is why thriving doesn’t depend on circumstances—it depends on trust. You may not always have abundance in worldly terms, but you will never lack what God knows is good for you. And His provision has purpose: He gives to us so that we can live fruitful, thankful, generous lives that point others back to Him.
So when you feel lack pressing in, remember: even the strongest “young lions” of the world cannot secure themselves. But those who seek the Lord will never lack what is good.
Prayer: Lord, thank You that when I seek You, I will never lack any good thing. Teach me to trust Your definition of “good” and to rest in Your provision, even when circumstances seem uncertain. Fill me with faith to thrive in Your sufficiency and to share with others from what You provide. Amen.
