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Yahweh Yireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎) – The Lord Will Provide

Celeste Almodovar-Caporusso
Photo by Jessica Du Plessis
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“Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught in the thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son. An Abraham named that place The Lord Will Provide, so today it is said, “I will be provided on the Lord’s Mountain.” Genesis 22:13-14 CSB

Last week, we learned about Yahweh Nissi, The Lord is my Banner. Today, we will explore Yahweh Yireh (Jehovah Yireh), the God who provides for all our needs.

Last month, I attended a Revelation Worship concert. It was a fantastic experience to worship with brothers and sisters from every nation, language, and culture. I experienced what life in Heaven is like, where we worship our Lord together as one. At this moment, the Lord revealed that Yahweh Yireh provides for all our needs, even when we can’t see what He’s doing behind the scenes.

So, who is Yahweh (Jehovah) Yireh?
The first time the name Yahweh Yireh appears is in Genesis 22:13-14. Now, let’s look at Genesis 22. Isaac was Abraham’s promised son, and as we all know, God had asked Abraham to sacrifice him.

As a mother, I cannot imagine what it was like for Abraham to offer up his son—the son God promised him—for sacrifice. Even though Abraham may have been filled with many worries, fears, and doubts, he moved forward to fulfill God’s will regardless of his pain and concerns.

One thing that resonated in my heart was Abraham’s attitude during his trial. Although God told Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, his actions and words demonstrated his trust and faith in Yahweh. Upon arriving at the location where God had instructed him to do the unimaginable, Abraham told his young servants,

“Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there to worship; then we’ll return to you.” Did you notice Abraham’s response to his servants? Abraham knew God had commanded him to sacrifice his only son, Issac, yet he assured the servants that he and Issac would return. What a faith! Abraham knew God. He had seen God’s faithfulness. He knew God was going to provide. And those were his words to his son Issaic as well. “Then Issac spoke to his father Abraham and said, “My Father.” And he replied, “Here I am, my son.” Issac said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” Genesis 22:7-8

God saw Abraham’s faith, and He revealed the ram to Abraham after he obeyed God and did what He asked him to do. Sometimes, we must take a leap of faith and follow God’s instructions, even when something doesn’t make sense. We must trust God as our provider and be faithful to His promises.

 Throughout my walk with Jesus, I have often been attacked with fear, doubts, and worries about the uncertainties of tomorrow. Regardless of the circumstances, Yahweh Yireh has always provided for me. He did the same for the Israelites when He brought them out of Egypt, providing them with food, shelter, guidance, and protection in the wilderness. If He did it for them, He will do it for us. In the same way, He provided for His children in the past, He continues to provide for us today even though we cannot see what He’s doing behind the scenes.

 Beloved, are you dealing with uncertainty and loss, and are you afraid of what tomorrow will bring? Do not be afraid. Yahweh Yireh sees you and knows your needs. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, friend. Bring your cares and concerns to Yahweh Yireh and leave them in His hands. You and I may trust that no matter what challenges we face today or tomorrow, God will provide for us just as He tends to the lilies of the field and feeds the birds, for He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (see Hebrews 13:8).

  1. Here are some questions to help you meditate on Yahweh Yireh’s faithfulness:
    Abraham trusted and obeyed Yahweh long before he saw Yahweh’s provision. How did obedience affect your experience of God’s provision?
  2. Can you remember when Yahweh Yireh showed up and exceeded your expectations? How did Yahweh supply your needs?

Prayer:
Yahweh Yireh, my Lord and Provider, thank You for Your love, faithfulness, and provisions for my family, friends, and me. Help me, Lord, to be mindful of the things in my heart that may stop me from trusting that You will provide all my needs according to Your riches. Like David, search my heart, Lord, and remove anything that does not belong there. Point it out so I can sacrifice my “Isaac” and completely surrender to You, knowing that You are the author of my story and Your plans for me are perfect because You are perfect. In Jesus’s name, I give You all the glory, amen.

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