2 Kings 25:30

Jehoiachin was not sent away from the king’s palace with a store to last him for months, but his provision was given to him as a daily pension. In this, he aptly portrays the happy position of all the Lord’s people. A daily portion is all that a person really wants. We do not need tomorrow’s supplies; that day has not yet dawned, and its needs are still unborn.

The thirst we may suffer in the month of June does not need to be quenched in February, for we do not feel it yet. If we have enough for each day as the days arrive, we will never know want. Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy.

We cannot eat, drink, or wear more than the day’s supply of food and clothing; the surplus burdens us with storing it and the anxiety of watching for a thief. One staff aids a traveler, but a bundle of staffs is a heavy burden. Enough is not only as good as a feast but is all that the greatest glutton can truly enjoy.

This is all that we should expect; a craving for more than this is ungrateful. When our Father does not give us more, we should be content with His daily allowance. Jehoiachin’s case is ours: we have a sure portion, a portion given to us by the King, a gracious portion, and a perpetual portion. Here is surely ground for thankfulness.

Beloved Christian reader, in matters of grace, you need a daily supply. You have no store of strength. Day by day you must seek help from above.

It is a very sweet assurance that a daily portion is provided for you. In the Word, through the ministry, by meditation, in prayer, and waiting upon God, you will receive renewed strength.

In Jesus, all necessary things are laid up for you. Then enjoy your continual allowance. Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.