~ The Title “Jehovah-Jireh” ~
Jesus
said, “I and My Father are one” (John 10:30).
There are quite
a number of Jehovah titles. This series
will focus on seven Jehovah titles which embrace the fullness of Jesus Christ
for His people. These titles include the
completeness of Jehovah’s name as it is manifested in the life of Jesus Christ
for His people. These titles show how
the Messiah completely meets His people’s need from their guilt to their future
glory.
Jehovah-Jireh ~
means “the Lord will
provide,” “God will provide,” or “God my provider.”
This name
was revealed in Genesis 22:14 when Abraham was about to offer up Isaac and the
Lord stopped him and provided a lamb...the substitute for Isaac. This powerful story from the Old Testament
has strong overtones deep within the message of the New Testament through Jesus
and His work on the cross. The name Jehovah-Jireh speaks of the Lord God
providing a lamb, His Son, for our redemption and being our provider for all
that we need. “So Abraham called that place ‘The Lord Will Provide.’ (Jehovah-Jireh) And to this day it is said, "On the
mountain of the Lord it will be
provided." (NIV)
“In
this was manifested the love of God toward us, in that God sent his only
begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him” (1 John 4:9).
the key question:
“Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). This is the most important
question you will ever answer. If you do not answer it, or answer it
incorrectly, you have made the biggest mistake anyone can make!
~ Robert
Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE
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