The Needs We Have

Hello all,

I just wanted to write about something someone in my Bible Study mentioned the other night. We have been going over Philippians, and got to a question about Philippains 4:19 - ^"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."



The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 (Php 4:19). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

We were discussing what this verse says to each of us, and one member mentioned something very interesting. Salvation is the only need we have as Christians and God has taken care of this need already. All other things are not needs, they are only wants. I ahd never thought of life that way. I know Salvation is the only thing we really need, but I ahve always thought of food, shelter, clothing as needs, but truely they aren't. If I don't have food then I would stare and die, but in having salvation I would be in Heaven, and that would be great. My only need would be fulfilled.

So think about that in your life. Do you have the only thing you need in life? Do you have the salvation that comes in having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

Just an Update

So, anyone reading these are porbably wondering why I haven't written in a while. Well, the easy answer is that there is nothing to write about. Beverly and I are planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand for Aaron's wedding and some vacation, but that is about it. We are probably going to buy a new digital camera before we go. We are going to get a Canon 20D. They were just discontinued and replaced by the 30D, so the prices are falling, and will hopefully fall more before I need to purchase it in a few weeks. We will also get the 17mm-85mm IS lens for it. That is apparently the best, all-around, lens for the camera. So, after I get it and use it I will let everyone know what I think of it.

Now that you read that you may be thinking, am I going digital? No, I am not going all digital. Digital has its place. I still like using film. I like the 4x5 I use. It is a great camera, but for vacations like this a smaller camera is advantageous, and I want a camera that will work well, and create good images. So, I could go medium format film, but after discussions with Beverly we decided to go with a DSLR. I am not owrried about film availability either. Film will be around for a very long time (At least for what I want film for - 4x5 and up).