Genesis 20-22, John 8
The Lord provided a son for Abraham and Sarah. We also read that He provided a well and rescue for Hagar and Ishmael. Furthermore, we read that He provided a sacrifice for Abraham instead of Isaac being the sacrifice.
Abraham proved his heart was fully trusting in God when he followed orders to sacrifice his son. But after seeing how obedient and willing Abraham was to follow Him, the Lord sends a ram to be sacrificed instead.
Are you hanging onto something too tight because you don't trust in the Lord's provision? He provides us with everything we'll ever need. Mercy, grace, love...All we need to do is follow Him and listen for Him.
In John, Jesus provides mercy for the woman caught in adultery. As stated in yesterday's study, we are so quick to judge before looking at the person beyond their situation. Jesus did that. He saw this woman and He knew that everyone condemning her deserves punishment as much as she did. But He provides and out for all of us. By dying on the cross, Jesus takes our punishment and His Father's wrath, rather than us. This is the ultimate provision if we accept it.
There is more questioning of Jesus as He continues to teach. He is providing us Light and direction each day, as we read in His teaching. Jesus talks about His Father's provision in sending the message with Him to the people. But traditionalists can't let go of what they know and what they have, claiming that Abraham is better than Jesus, and that He is full of it. I think traditions and clinging to the comfort of what we know hinders us many times through life. We don't trust in God's provision, so we hoard, we leech, we try everything to look good and keep a good reputation. But this isn't what God's plan is.
What do you need to let go of in trusting in God's provision? Have you given Him your kids, your job, your relationship status, your traditions, your sins? He proves Himself to us over and over, yet we hold on to what we know, rather than what we can't see. Have faith that the Lord will provide for you in the perfect ways and in the exact moment you need it. He knows your heart and what you need. He will provide.
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