God's Provision in Times of Famine: 15 Encouraging Bible Verses for Provision
In times of hardship and famine, it is easy to feel discouraged and hopeless. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's provision and believe that He will never leave us nor forsake us. The Bible is filled with stories of God's faithfulness during times of famine, and these stories can serve as a source of encouragement and hope for us today. Here are 15 Bible verses that speak to God's provision in times of famine:
"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19
"He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty." - Luke 1:53
"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
"The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing." - Psalm 34:10
"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'" - John 6:35
"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake." - Psalm 23:1-3
"They ate and were satisfied; he gave them what they craved." - Psalm 78:29
"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:3-4
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33
"The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." - Isaiah 58:11
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8
"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - Luke 6:38
"He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever." - Psalm 111:5
"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8
These verses remind us that God's provision is abundant and He will always take care of His children. Just as He provided manna in the wilderness for the Israelites and multiplied bread and fish to feed thousands, He can provide for us in times of scarcity.
During times of famine, it may be tempting to rely on our own strength and resources. However, Jesus teaches us to seek first the kingdom of God and trust in Him for our provisions. When we put our faith in God and prioritize His will, He promises to meet all our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Let us remember to not only trust in God's provision for ourselves but also to extend a helping hand to those in need. As we generously share what we have with the poor and hungry, we become channels of God's love and provision in the world.
In conclusion, dear reader, I encourage you to love God with all your heart and trust Him in times of famine or scarcity. He knows your needs and promises to provide for you abundantly. May you find comfort and hope in these verses, and may God's blessings overflow in your life. May you experience His provision and share His love with others. May your faith be strengthened and your heart filled with gratitude. May you always remember that God loves you and He is faithful to provide in times of need. Amen. 🙏✨
Margaret Mahiga (Guest) on November 25, 2022
His mercy is a constant reminder of His love
Frank Sokoine (Guest) on November 17, 2022
James 1:2-4 – "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Maimuna (Guest) on November 14, 2022
You always post quotes that spark a new perspective in me. Keep up the good work!
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on November 3, 2022
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble
Selemani (Guest) on October 30, 2022
Matthew 28:18-20 – "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
Mchawi (Guest) on October 18, 2022
Faith is not about everything turning out okay, but being okay no matter how things turn out. – Anonymous
Ramadhan (Guest) on October 15, 2022
Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"
Hawa (Guest) on October 15, 2022
I needed this reminder today. 💭
Selemani (Guest) on October 9, 2022
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. – Romans 12:21
Faiza (Guest) on October 6, 2022
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1
Nicholas Wanjohi (Guest) on September 17, 2022
God bless you!
Binti (Guest) on September 16, 2022
Matthew 28:18-20 – "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"
Salima (Guest) on September 3, 2022
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. – 1 Chronicles 16:11
Safiya (Guest) on August 29, 2022
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. – Jeremiah 17:7
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on August 16, 2022
I love how quotes can speak so deeply with just a few words.
John Kamande (Guest) on August 7, 2022
This really resonates with me. 💬 It’s amazing how words can connect with you on such a personal level. This quote speaks to exactly what I’ve been feeling lately, and it’s comforting to know that others have felt the same way. It’s given me a new perspective on my situation and reminded me that I’m not alone in what I’m going through. Thank you for posting something so meaningful and relatable!
Anna Kibwana (Guest) on August 5, 2022
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 – "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on July 28, 2022
We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds
Dorothy Mwakalindile (Guest) on July 27, 2022
Let your faith be bigger than your fears
Mwajabu (Guest) on July 11, 2022
My soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. – Psalm 62:1
Zawadi (Guest) on July 4, 2022
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
John Lissu (Guest) on June 26, 2022
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
Agnes Lowassa (Guest) on June 16, 2022
Trust in His plan.
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on May 30, 2022
Keep the faith!
Betty Akinyi (Guest) on May 20, 2022
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. – Revelation 21:4
Violet Mumo (Guest) on May 19, 2022
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
Furaha (Guest) on May 16, 2022
This quote is so uplifting!
Rose Waithera (Guest) on May 13, 2022
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Alice Wanjiru (Guest) on May 13, 2022
This quote gave me the clarity I was searching for. Thank you!
Catherine Mkumbo (Guest) on April 25, 2022
2 Corinthians 5:16-20 – "So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."
Mazrui (Guest) on April 20, 2022
John 16:32-33 – "A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'"
Andrew Mahiga (Guest) on April 18, 2022
Love how deep this is!
Muslima (Guest) on April 15, 2022
Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. – William Newton Clark
Umi (Guest) on April 6, 2022
2 Corinthians 3:17-18 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."
Kahina (Guest) on April 3, 2022
Exactly what I needed today! 🌟 This quote resonates so deeply with what I’m going through right now. It’s amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions I’ve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing this—it’s given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
Elizabeth Malima (Guest) on March 31, 2022
John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"
Francis Njeru (Guest) on March 31, 2022
The life of faith is a daily adventure of discovering how reliable God is. – Unknown
Jane Muthui (Guest) on March 26, 2022
And Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. – Mark 10:52
Kenneth Murithi (Guest) on March 24, 2022
This is the kind of motivation that keeps me going when I’m feeling down.
Aziza (Guest) on March 23, 2022
Faith is not hoping God can, it’s knowing God will. – Unknown
John Kamande (Guest) on March 16, 2022
1 Corinthians 15:54-57 – "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Nancy Kabura (Guest) on March 9, 2022
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’ – John 11:25
Fikiri (Guest) on March 6, 2022
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. – Proverbs 4:23
Tambwe (Guest) on March 5, 2022
Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
Tabitha Okumu (Guest) on March 4, 2022
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. – Hebrews 12:2
Brian Karanja (Guest) on February 26, 2022
Wow, this really hit home. 💥 It’s like this quote was written specifically for me. I can’t even begin to explain how relevant this is to my current situation. It’s incredible how words can be so transformative—they have the power to shift perspectives and make you think differently about life’s challenges. I’ll be reflecting on this for a while because it has really opened my eyes and given me the strength to keep moving forward.
David Nyerere (Guest) on February 23, 2022
Ephesians 6:10-13 – "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Nancy Akumu (Guest) on February 17, 2022
Blessings to you and your family.
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on February 5, 2022
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
Baraka (Guest) on February 3, 2022
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Sofia (Guest) on February 1, 2022
Faith is the bridge between where I am and where God is taking me. – Unknown
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on January 30, 2022
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:5
Masika (Guest) on January 8, 2022
Wow, so thought-provoking! 🧠
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on January 2, 2022
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10
Peter Otieno (Guest) on December 27, 2021
In His presence, there is fullness of joy
Grace Mligo (Guest) on December 19, 2021
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. – James 1:6
Diana Mallya (Guest) on December 11, 2021
Love this, so inspiring! 🌟
Hassan (Guest) on December 7, 2021
Short but so impactful!
Linda Karimi (Guest) on December 1, 2021
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
John Mushi (Guest) on November 24, 2021
Praise the Lord!