The Greek word rendered as "have within reach" above means more than simply what one possesses. If this it is limited to what one has, the scripture would appear to, in effect, mean that we should not seek to obtain daily food beyond what we already have. Such a thought would not be harmony with scriptures elsewhere. (Romans 12:17; 1 Timothy 5:8) The exhortation of this verse appears to be for us to be content to live within our means to provide for ourselves and our family. However, whatever lot we have in this present evil age may change, sometimes suddenly and drastically. Regardless of circumstances, those who belong to Christ have God's assurance that He will be with them and not forsake them.
Nevertheless, whenever one who professes Christ allows the love of money, possessions or luxuries to become the focus of his life, it becomes a form of idolatry, for such love usurps God's place. Such who thus become mammon-worshipers, essentially abandoning the proper worship of Jehovah. Thus, it should be of great concern that the child of God should not allow his heart to be overly-concerned about such matters, remembering God's promise that He will always be with them.
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