The Lord Will Provide

Aug. 10th
Gen. 22:14

This chapter is one of my favorites. Here we have a father willing to sacrifice his son as he was commanded, and because of his faith and obedience to that call, God provided him a different sacrifice. Some will point to this story and say it is a reflection of what God did for us with His son, Jesus. We can draw many similar images from both events. However, God didn't hold back His son. He provided us grace, forgiveness, and salvation. God provides.

Look around you and you can see how He still provides for us each and every day. Some days are harder than others, yet we get through and see His provision stands tall. God has provided me with so much in my life. His Son was more than we deserve, and yet He still shows how loving and compassionate He is toward us.

I look back almost 4 years ago when I dislocated my ankle. I had no income and pretty much had to lay sitting with my leg elevated all the time. However, God provided spiritual, mental, physical, financial, and fellowship needs. He continues to bless us all. Let us thank Him for his provisions--even the ones we don't expect.