“Sometimes the greatest provision God gives is not what we think we need, but Himself. In His presence is peace. In His love is strength. In His Word is hope.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 10, 2025
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. Psalm 34:10
As I’ve continued studying the many names of the Lord, one in particular has taken deep root in my soul: Jehovah Jireh — The Lord Our Provider.
Translated from the Hebrew, Jireh means “to see” or “to provide.” But it’s not simply that God sees our needs or just notices our situations. His seeing is active — He sees and acts. He is never surprised by our circumstances, and He’s never late in responding. He moves exactly when He means to, in perfect time.
We see this clearly in the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22. As Abraham prepared to offer his son in obedience to God’s command, God stepped in and provided a ram caught in the thicket. Abraham named the place Yahweh Yireh (Jehovah Jireh), saying, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”
And isn’t that true for us, too? So often we come to the mountain of difficulty or need — whether financial, emotional, or spiritual — and we wonder how we will make it. But just as Abraham found the ram, we find God’s provision at just the right moment.
I can personally testify to this. Many years ago, as a single mother of two children, with no child support and a limited income, I found myself in desperate need more times than I could count. But over and over again, Jehovah Jireh showed up. Sometimes through an unexpected check, a bag of groceries left at the door, or a kind word that lifted my spirit. His provision was not always flashy, but it was always enough.
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:25-26 not to worry. He points to the birds of the air — how they neither sow nor reap, and yet the Father feeds them. “Are you not much more valuable than they?” He asks.
Sometimes the greatest provision God gives is not what we think we need, but Himself. In His presence is peace. In His love is strength. In His Word is hope.
Today, whatever mountain you’re facing, know that Jehovah Jireh sees you. He knows what you need, and He will provide — in His way, and in His perfect time.
“For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right” (Psalm 84:11).
Prayer
Heavenly Father, how grateful I am that you are omniscient. You see all things and know all our needs. Thank you for providing for all that we need. You are our rock and strong tower – our provider of all.
Application
Whatever you need today, lay it all on the altar and at the feet of Jesus. He already knows what your needs are. Humbly, ask him to meet you where you are and watch as He provides.
Related Reading
Psalm 23:1, Psalm 107:9; Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8
Worship Resource
Elevation Worship: Jireh
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