Jehovah Jireh - God our Provider

Today it is my privilege to remind you that God can provide all your needs, even when He imposes those needs on you. He can provide another job in a bad economy. He can heal whatever is ailing you. He can enable you to get fixed that which you ‘cannot live without.’ He can provide friends in a new community. He can grant you favor with a grumpy new in-law. I know this because it is presented to us in Scripture.

In Matthew 17:24—27 Jesus demands that His disciples be subject to the laws of the land based on His being asked if He pays His taxes. After telling them that they should pay taxes Jesus performs a miracle (He commands a fish to carry the tax payment to His disciple) to provide them the means to meet these taxes. This miracle reveals and teaches some very important truths:

1. Wherever God leads you He will provide for you there.
2. Christ’s followers must be subject to the different authorities they find themselves under.
3. God’s knowledge is unlimited so don’t doubt His knowledge of your challenges, no matter how minor or major they seem to be.
4. God can accomplish anything. The key is not His ability but our trust in His ability.
5. Every situation you find yourself encountering is an opportunity God has placed you in so that His glory would be shown through your experience. So, you have the best seat in the house, remember to enjoy the privilege.

What we usually tend to do when we encounter challenges that are imposed on us is to get frustrated and angry. But can I encourage you to ask the Lord what He desires to do with you where He has you.