Jehovah-Jireh

"Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, “In the mount of the LORD it will be provided."

Genesis 22:14

Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his beloved son, but at the same time he believed God had the power to resurrect the boy. God had promised to make a great nation out of  Isaac, and Abraham knew this would not be possible unless Isaac lived. Abraham moved forward in obedient faith and God provided a substitute for the boy. A ram caught in the thicket. Abraham sacrificed the ram and called the place Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord Will Provide. So many times we are reluctant to do what God has called us to do, because we don't really believe His promises. Like Abraham, we must take God at His word, step out in faith, and trust Him with the outcome. When we do, God will show us that He is Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord Who Provides.

God of the Harvest

'They do not say in their heart,

         "Let us now fear the LORD our God,

         Who gives rain in its season,

         Both the autumn rain and the spring rain,

         Who keeps for us

         The appointed weeks of the harvest." 

Jeremiah 5:24 

Jeremiah the Prophet confronts the Israelites in their refusal to acknowledge God. They did not consider that He had faithfully provided the harvest. Instead, each went his own self-centered way, neglecting to worship God. Reflect on what God has provided and thank Him for His generosity. He deserves our praise.

The Hand of the Lord

"Who among all these does not know

         That the hand of the LORD has done this, 

    In whose hand is the life of every living thing,

         And the breath of all mankind?" Job 12:9-10

All around us is the evidence of God's existence. The wild animals testify to His provision for their daily sustenance. There is no other hand to feed and shelter them, save His. We often forget where our food and housing really comes from and to whom we owe our every breath. The Lord has done this. All praise and thanks belong to Him.

He Gives the Rain

"He gives rain on the earth

  And sends water on the fields," Job 5:10

The wildflowers are absolutely dependent upon the Lord for water. Without rain they wouldn't thrive and we wouldn't have the joy of beholding their beauty. Only God can send life-giving rain to the fields. Praise the Lord for His gracious provision.