The Provider

It’s been a tough lesson, but I’ve learned to look ahead.  I learned this lesson, quite simply, by failing to look ahead!

 

Imagine the ability to see both past, present, and future – God does!  This one characteristic enables Him to be Yahweh Yireh, which translated “The Lord Will Provide.”  Pastor Tony used to remind us that “nothing ever occurs to God.”  It never occurs – dawns on, springs to mind, materializes – to God because He is all-knowing.  He is able to anticipate and provide for His children in every way.  Interestingly, our English word “provision” comes from two Latin words that mean “to see before-hand.”  The sacrificial ram caught in the thicket is the most profound of Biblical illustrations as it foreshadowed Jesus Who would sacrifice Himself for man’s greatest need – a Savior. “So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide.” (Genesis 22:14).  There is not one fraction of a moment God doesn’t know everything you have need of, and “no good thing will He withhold from them walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11).  Looking ahead may be a good plan for the holidays, but let us trust Yahweh Yireh – He loves us so!  Thank you, Lord!