The Names of God | Week 4 | 19 October 2025

Devotional

Day 1: God Will Provide: Trusting Jehovah Jireh

In moments of uncertainty, when the outcome is unclear and anxiety rises, God reveals Himself as Jehovah Jireh—the Lord who provides. Abraham’s journey up Mount Moriah with Isaac was filled with questions and fear, yet he trusted that God would supply what was needed, even when he could not see how. This story reminds us that God’s provision is not always immediate or in the way we expect, but He is faithful to meet our needs in His perfect timing. When you face situations where you cannot see a way forward, remember that God is not a God who withholds, but One who delights in providing for His children. [07:40]

Genesis 22:8, 13-14 (ESV)
Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together... And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 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.”

Reflection: Think of a current situation where you feel anxious about how things will work out. How can you actively trust God to provide, even when you cannot see the solution yet?

Day 2: God’s Generosity: He Does Not Withhold

God’s character is not one of scarcity or reluctance, but of abundant generosity. Sometimes we may feel we have to convince God to bless us, or that He is holding back, but the truth is that God’s very nature is to give freely and graciously. The ultimate evidence of this is seen in the gift of His own Son, Jesus, whom He did not spare but gave up for us all. If God has already given us His greatest treasure, we can trust that He will not withhold any good thing from us. Let this truth challenge any scarcity mindset and fill you with confidence in God’s open-handed love. [14:16]

Romans 8:32 (ESV)
He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?

Reflection: In what area of your life do you struggle to believe that God is generous and not withholding? What would it look like to approach God today with confidence in His abundant provision?

Day 3: Jesus, the Ultimate Provision: The Lamb of God

The story of Abraham and Isaac points forward to the greatest act of provision in history—God giving His own Son, Jesus, as the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. On another mountain, Calvary, God provided not just for one family, but for all humanity. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise to provide, and through Him, we are invited into a relationship with God that meets our deepest needs. No matter what you face, remember that God’s ultimate provision has already been given in Christ, and in Him, you have everything you truly need. [15:01]

John 1:29 (ESV)
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

Reflection: How does knowing that Jesus is God’s ultimate provision for you change the way you approach your daily challenges and needs?

Day 4: Trusting God in the Waiting and Uncertainty

There are times when God’s provision does not come in the way or timing we expect. Sometimes, it feels like the “11th hour” or even later, and we are left waiting, praying, and wondering if God will come through. In these moments, faith means continuing to look up, to trust, and to act as Abraham did—moving forward in obedience even when the outcome is unclear. God’s faithfulness is not always seen immediately, but He invites us to keep our focus on Him, trusting that He is working even in the waiting. [09:32]

Psalm 27:13-14 (ESV)
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!

Reflection: Where in your life are you waiting for God to act? What practical step can you take today to keep your focus on Him and trust His timing?

Day 5: God’s Provision in Every Circumstance: Strength, Guidance, and Comfort

God’s provision is not limited to material needs; He also supplies strength, guidance, mercy, grace, and comfort, especially when life does not go as we hoped. Even when prayers seem unanswered or circumstances remain difficult, God’s presence and faithfulness remain. As you continue to trust in what Jesus has done, you can access all that God offers—His sustaining power and peace in every season. Let your heart rest in the assurance that God’s provision is always enough, even when it looks different than you expected. [15:45]

2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Reflection: Think of a recent disappointment or ongoing struggle. How can you invite God’s strength and comfort into that situation today, trusting that His grace is enough?

Sermon Summary

In Genesis 22, we encounter one of the most profound revelations of God’s character: Jehovah Jireh, “The Lord will provide.” This name emerges from Abraham’s journey of faith, as he is asked to do the unthinkable—offer his beloved son Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham’s trust in God’s provision is evident even before the outcome is clear; he tells Isaac, “God himself will provide the lamb.” This trust is not rooted in a guarantee of how things will unfold, but in the deep conviction that God’s nature is to provide, not to withhold.

Reflecting on this story, it’s clear that God’s provision often comes in ways and timings we do not expect. Sometimes, it feels like we are waiting until the “eleventh hour”—or even beyond—before God comes through. Yet, in those moments of uncertainty, we are invited to keep looking up, to keep trusting, and to resist the scarcity mindset that tells us God is reluctant to bless us. God’s heart is generous, and He delights in providing for His children, even if the provision looks different than we imagined.

Personal stories of God’s faithfulness—whether in financial provision, guidance, or strength in difficult seasons—remind us that God’s provision is not just a theological concept but a lived reality. Sometimes, the answer comes through unexpected means, like a surprise grant or a timely act of kindness. Other times, the provision is the strength to endure or the peace to trust when circumstances don’t change.

Ultimately, the story of Abraham and Isaac points us forward to the ultimate act of God’s provision: the giving of His own Son, Jesus, on the cross. If God did not withhold His own Son, how will He not also graciously give us all things? The cross is the ultimate assurance that God is not a God who withholds, but one who gives sacrificially and abundantly. Even when our immediate prayers seem unanswered, we can look to Jesus—the Lamb of God—and know that God’s provision for our deepest needs is secure. In every season, we are invited to trust in the faithfulness, mercy, and grace of Jehovah Jireh.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s Provision Is Rooted in His Character, Not Our Performance God’s willingness to provide is not something we have to earn or persuade Him into. The story of Abraham and Isaac reveals a God whose very nature is to give, not to withhold. Even when we struggle with a scarcity mindset, we are called to trust that God’s heart is generous and open-handed. [07:51]
2. Faith Means Trusting God Before the Outcome Is Clear Abraham’s declaration that “God himself will provide the lamb” came before he saw the ram in the thicket. True faith is not just believing after the fact, but trusting God’s goodness and provision even when the path ahead is uncertain and the answers are not yet visible. [06:14]
3. God’s Timing Often Stretches Our Patience, But His Faithfulness Remains There are seasons when God seems to come through at the last possible moment—or even later than we hoped. These times test our trust, but they also deepen our dependence on Him and remind us that His ways and timing are higher than ours. [09:07]
4. The Ultimate Provision Is Found in Jesus, the Lamb of God The story of Genesis 22 points forward to the cross, where God did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all. This act of sacrificial love is the foundation of our confidence that God will meet our deepest needs, even when our immediate circumstances are confusing or painful. [13:23]
5. Trusting God’s Provision Includes Accepting His Comfort and Strength When Answers Don’t Come Sometimes, God’s provision is not the change in circumstance we long for, but the grace, strength, and comfort to endure. In these moments, we are invited to remain in trust, knowing that God’s faithfulness is not limited to material provision but extends to every aspect of our lives. [15:26]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:31] - Introduction: The Names of God
[01:21] - Facing Uncertainty and God’s Presence
[02:11] - Stories of God’s Provision in Everyday Life
[03:28] - Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
[04:17] - The Challenge of Genesis 22
[05:17] - Abraham’s Test and Trust
[06:14] - “God Himself Will Provide the Lamb”
[07:28] - The Ram in the Thicket
[07:51] - God’s Nature: Not Withholding
[09:07] - Waiting for God in the “11th Hour”
[09:54] - Crossroads Community Hub Testimony
[12:42] - When Provision Doesn’t Look Like We Expect
[13:04] - Genesis 22 Points to Calvary
[13:44] - God’s Ultimate Provision in Christ
[15:26] - Trusting God When Answers Don’t Come

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

In Genesis 22, what specific instructions does God give Abraham, and how does Abraham respond?
What does Abraham say to Isaac when Isaac asks about the lamb for the sacrifice? (Genesis 22:8)
According to the sermon, what does Abraham see in the thicket, and what does he do with it? [07:28]
How does Paul in Romans 8:32 connect the story of Abraham and Isaac to Jesus? [13:23]

Interpretation Questions

What does Abraham’s willingness to obey God, even when he doesn’t understand, reveal about his faith? [06:14]
The sermon mentions a “scarcity mindset.” What does it mean to have a scarcity mindset about God, and how does Genesis 22 challenge that? [07:51]
Why is it significant that God provides at the “eleventh hour” or even later, according to the sermon? How might this shape our understanding of God’s timing? [09:07]
How does the story of Abraham and Isaac point forward to the cross and the ultimate provision in Jesus? [13:23]

Application Questions

Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know how things would work out, but you saw God provide in an unexpected way? What happened, and how did it affect your trust in God? [01:21]
The sermon talks about God’s provision sometimes coming through unexpected means, like a surprise grant or a timely act of kindness. Can you share a time when God provided for you in a way you didn’t expect? [10:37]
Are there areas in your life right now where you feel like you’re waiting for God to “come through” at the last minute? How are you handling the waiting, and what helps you keep trusting? [09:07]
The idea of a “scarcity mindset” was mentioned—feeling like God is reluctant to bless or provide. Are there ways you find yourself thinking this way? What would it look like to shift toward trusting God’s generosity? [07:51]
Sometimes, God’s provision is not a change in circumstances but the strength or peace to endure. Is there a situation in your life where you need to accept God’s comfort and strength rather than a specific answer? [15:26]
The story of Abraham and Isaac points to Jesus, the ultimate provision. How does remembering what God has already given in Jesus help you trust Him with your current needs? [13:23]
The sermon shared a story about the church’s financial need and God’s provision through grants and donations. How can you practice both praying and taking practical steps as you trust God to provide in your own life? [10:37]

Sermon Clips

And knowing what God is like will help shape some of the things that we believe. And some of the things that we believe will then help us in the way that we behave. And so that's our hope, is as we think more about who God is, that will shift something in our belief systems as individuals. And then as we believe. As we begin to process what we believe, it will change the way that we behave. [00:00:40] (32 seconds) #FaithShapesBehavior

Have you been in a situation like that? You just don't know how this is going to work out. You just don't know what is going to be the result. But somehow, in the midst of that, God has come through for you. And that isn't always the fact that God has answered the thing that you've been praying for. But you've just known that God has been there. [00:01:41] (23 seconds) #GodComesThrough

There's that little phrase, isn't it? That God will come through for you in the 11th hour. I don't know if you've had that experience. Like, you're waiting and you're waiting for God to do something. And it's like the 11th hour. You know that phrase? It's the 11th hour. I want to tell you that sometimes God's come through for me on the 14th hour. You know what I mean? It's like I just have to keep trusting. I have to keep looking up. I have to keep putting my focus back onto God in those moments where it feels like if God doesn't come through for us right now, then I don't know what I'm going to do. [00:08:55] (39 seconds) #KeepPrayingKeepTrusting

This story of God's provision, God will provide. Abraham says the Lord will provide. And so the Lord provides for us. He provides for all of us in the context of giving us his son. So there's an opportunity for us to have this relationship, this connection with God, this life where we seek to know him. And Jesus comes and he gives up everything for us. [00:13:35] (31 seconds) #GodGivesHisSon

So even in those moments when sometimes the now moment of God's provision, doesn't seem to work out in the way that we thought it would. And that's happened in our lives. Where the things that we're praying for, the way that we think God is going to provide for us, doesn't happen. But as we remain in that place of trust, and because of what Jesus has done for us, we access the faithfulness of God, the mercy of God, the grace of God, the strength of God, the comfort of God. [00:15:17] (31 seconds)

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The Names of God | Week 4 | 19 October 2025 | Andy Glover