In a sermon delivered on April 16, 2026, Christian Gisanura reminded Christians of the biblical promise found in Epistle to the Philippians 4:19, which says: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”
He explained that “lack” or “need” should not be understood only in terms of money. Rather, it is a broad concept that includes anything a person may be missing in their daily life—whether in wisdom, emotional well-being, relationships, or in their journey toward achieving life goals.
Pastor Gisanura pointed out that many people may appear to have everything, yet still feel empty inside. He said, “Every morning, a person wakes up feeling there is something they need, something they are missing.
Even when they have a lot, they still go out searching for more.” This, he emphasized, shows that lack is not just about material absence, but also about a deeper sense of dissatisfaction.
He noted that people are constantly striving—seeking growth, progress, and solutions to their challenges. However, the true answer to these needs, he explained, is found in God, who is the ultimate source of everything.
According to Pastor Gisanura, God is like a loving Father whose riches go far beyond human understanding. He highlighted that some people may have wealth but lack peace, others may lack meaningful relationships, harmony, or even the right mindset to move forward in life.
In all these areas, he said, God remains the source. “God is the source of friendships, the source of peace, and the source of unity,” he stated, emphasizing that everything a person truly needs originates from Him.
He further explained that sometimes people misunderstand their own needs. A person may think their problem is financial, while God sees that they actually need knowledge or a change in mindset.
In other cases, someone may be seeking a job, while God knows they first need to gain certain skills. This, he said, shows that God sees far beyond human perspective.
In conclusion, Pastor Gisanura encouraged people to seek God not only through prayer as a ritual, but as the true source of solutions in life. He explained that prayer should be a relationship—like a child speaking to a loving parent, trusting in both His willingness and ability to help.
He reminded believers that God knows their needs even before they ask and is able to connect them with the right people, opportunities, and wisdom to overcome every form of lack.
He ended with a prayer, asking God to remove all kinds of lack from people’s lives—whether in mindset, lifestyle, character, or actions—saying: “Righteous and mighty God, I present before You every need that each person carries… remove that lack, so that we may do what You desire of us as heirs of Your Kingdom.”