296. Who, on the other hand, will help us to do the will of God?
296. Who, on the other hand, will help us to do the will of God?
God, who is merciful and faithful, will Himself help us to do His will.
1 Thess. 5:24. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
1 Thess. 5:24. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Give us this day our daily bread.
That is,
That is,
God gives daily bread indeed without our prayer even to the wicked; but we pray in this petition that He would help us to appreciate His benefits, that we may receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.
By daily bread is meant all those things which are needed for our support and well-being in life, as food and clothing, home and property, happy family relations, a good government, favorable weather, peace and health, faithful friends, good neighbors, and the like.