Jehovah Jireh!

A couple weeks back, I posted about hearing God's call.  Since then, I have made some progress towards my goals, although I admittedly need to do more. 

 

One of the fears I have looking into my future is wondering how God will provide for my needs during this journey.  I have been looking at the direction I am to head, evaluating the costs, and trying to determine the earthly source of my needs.

 

This past week, our church continued its summer walk through Genesis with Genesis 22:1-19.  I read the scripture during the week last week, and even thought about its meaning.  But during the service Sunday, as one of our Pastors spoke, what really hit me was verse 14, "So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide."  Looking into the notes at the bottom of the Bible I was holding, it referenced the Hebrew "Jehovah Jireh".

 

This struck me as important.  I had heard the phrase before, but I never really knew where in the Bible it originated.

 

But even more importantly, this struck me as more than just the phrase, but as a personal promise as well.  I suddenly felt that it didn't matter that I couldn't see how my future needs would be met.  "Jehovah Jireh!  God will provide!"

 

Now to keep moving on my path.  I have to remember that if this is Lord's will for me, he will make it possible.  I don't know how, but if I continue to trust in Him, I don't need to continue to carry these burdens with me.  Just as Abraham trusted the Lord to provide for his descendents through Isaac, even while he was preparing to sacrifice Isaac as the Lord had requested, I will place my trust in He who can do more than I could ever imagine.

 

So as I continue on my journey forward, I pray for God's blessing upon myself, my family, those who will be journeying with me (even though I am yet to meet any of them!), and for all of you reading this from the other side of the internet.

 

God Bless,

JAy.