RUNNING OVER IN GOD’S GOODNESS (PART ONE)

Psalm 23:6 – “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

As believers, we are not called to live from a place of lack or mere survival, but from overflow. David, a man after God’s own heart, confidently declared that his “cup runs over” — a testimony of divine abundance in every area of life. God’s goodness doesn’t just meet our needs; it exceeds them. It follows us, surrounds us, and empowers us to bless others.

To live in this overflow is to experience God's love, peace, purpose, and provision in a way that changes us and touches those around us.

1. Overflowing Provision

Psalm 23:5 tells us, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”This verse is loaded with divine assurance. God is not reactive—He is proactive. The word “prepare” in Hebrew suggests strategic arrangement and forethought, like a carefully planned feast. God sets the table before the battle ends, in the presence of our enemies—not their absence. His provision isn’t postponed until peace arrives; it’s available in the midst of pressure.

This table represents more than just physical sustenance. It is a symbol of God’s generosity, His commitment to care for us openly, and His ability to bless us even when circumstances seem hostile.

Instead of asking God to remove the storm, ask Him to reveal the table He’s prepared in the storm. Provision is not always delayed until problems are gone — sometimes, provision is how He walks us through them.

2 Kings 4:1–7: The Widow’s Overflow

This passage tells the story of a desperate widow, down to her last resource — a flask of oil. Her story teaches us that God’s overflow starts where our natural resources end. Her act of obedience — pouring out what little she had — became the pathway to miraculous abundance.

Every jar she borrowed was filled. Not one more. Not one less. And when the jars ran out, the oil stopped. The miracle met the measure of her faith.

The message is clear: when we trust God and obey in faith, He multiplies what we surrender.

God’s Provision Isn’t Limited by the World’s Systems

The widow’s oil wasn’t dependent on market value, the economy, or the opinion of others. It flowed from the economy of heaven. Likewise, our provision is not bound by inflation, income brackets, or supply chains. God’s resources are eternal, and when He is our source, we don’t just survive — we run over.

Reflection Questions:

• Where have you been looking for provision?

• Are you asking God to remove your enemies—or to reveal the table in front of them?

• What "jar" can you present in faith today for God to fill?

  
  

Stay tuned for Part Two, where we’ll explore how God’s mercy and goodness not only follow you but overflow from you.

Let your life be a vessel that overflows in every season.