God the provider (2)
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· 5 viewsGod supplies the needs of all creation, but gives special care to his own people.
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God is called “The Lord who provides”
God is called “The Lord who provides”
The name “Yahweh Yireh” (or “Jehovah Jireh”) is from the verb “to see”, and means “The Lord foresees” or “The Lord will see to it”.
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God provides for the needs of all creation
God provides for the needs of all creation
He provides for the earth
He provides for the earth
You care for the land and water it;
you enrich it abundantly.
The streams of God are filled with water
to provide the people with grain,
for so you have ordained it.
You drench its furrows and level its ridges;
you soften it with showers and bless its crops.
You crown the year with your bounty,
and your carts overflow with abundance.
The grasslands of the wilderness overflow;
the hills are clothed with gladness.
The meadows are covered with flocks
and the valleys are mantled with grain;
they shout for joy and sing.
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He provides for the animals
He provides for the animals
You open your hand
and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
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He provides for all people
He provides for all people
Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.”
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He provides for the poor and needy
He provides for the poor and needy
I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor
and upholds the cause of the needy.
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Special instances of God’s practical provision
Special instances of God’s practical provision
Food and water in the wilderness:
Food and water in the wilderness:
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God’s provision for Elijah:
God’s provision for Elijah:
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Elisha feeds 100 men from 20 barley loaves; Jesus Christ feeds 5,000; Jesus Christ feeds 4,000
God’s special provision for his own people
God’s special provision for his own people
He provides for their practical needs
He provides for their practical needs
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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He provides for their protection
He provides for their protection
Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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He provides for their every need
He provides for their every need
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
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Examples of God’s provision for his people
Examples of God’s provision for his people
security in the promised land; consolation in grief; restoration from captivity; a way of escape from temptation
Implications of God’s providential care
Implications of God’s providential care
Freedom from worry
Freedom from worry
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Generosity
Generosity
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
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Faithfulness
Faithfulness
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
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