The Lord Provides

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Today's Text: Genesis 22:1-14

Key Verse: Genesis 22:14 (ESV): "So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

Imagine you're facing an insurmountable challenge, say a mountain that seems impossible to climb. You've prepared as best you can, but the final, crucial step is beyond your power. This is the crossroads Abraham faced on Mount Moriah where he was to obey God's command to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. The command was not to take Isaac, but to test Abraham's faith to its very core. Yet, at the moment of ultimate surrender, God provided a way, demonstrating that our trust in Him isn't in vain. This story teaches faith, obedience, and evidence of divine provision that is promised to those who walk in faith and obedience.

God is our ultimate provider. Just as a shepherd knows and meets the needs of his flock, God knows our needs and provides for us. This isn't a promise for instant wealth or a life free of hardship, but a reassurance that when we are in His will, He will supply what is necessary. Today's Scripture story teaches this truth. God's command was a test, not an act of cruelty. He saw Abraham's faith and obedience, and at the critical moment, He intervened. The ram, caught in the thicket, wasn't a coincidence; it was divine provision.

God wants our generation, which would rather rely on our own strength and resources; and forget that our true source of provision is God, to have a chance to learn how our self-reliance and lack of faith prevent us from experiencing God's miraculous provision. Trusting in God's provision requires us to surrender our plans and anxieties to Him. It means stepping out in faith, even when we can't see the whole path. We can be sure that God will provide what we need to fulfill His purposes.

This story is a powerful foreshadowing of God providing His only son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins on Mount Calvary. Just as the ram was a substitute for Isaac, Jesus is our substitute. He saved us from spiritual death. And the ultimate provision of Jesus Christ continues to be our source of encouragement to trust in God's provision when we face our own life's tests, whether they are financial, emotional, or spiritual. God supplies all our needs according to His will and timing. Indeed, He provides the resources, strength, and means to fulfill His plans for our lives.

Action Steps: Reflect on a "mountain" or test you're currently facing. What is one practical step you can take to surrender control and trust in God's provision? Start by a prayer of faith, asking God to help you to trust Him like Abraham. When you face challenges, consciously recall the story of Abraham and remind yourself that "On the mount of the Lord, it shall be provided."

Quote for the Day: "Faith is our courage to move forward despite every clear evidence of fear, trusting that God will provide a way." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for being our ultimate provider. Help us to trust in Your promises, especially when we face difficult challenges. Give us the faith to surrender our anxieties and the wisdom to walk in Your will, knowing that You always provide, in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Philippians 4:19, Psalm 23:1, and Matthew 6:26.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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