Have you ever really, REALLY needed something and weren’t sure if you’d get it? Maybe you needed help with your homework or you were sick and needed to feel better or your family needed money for something important? That’s when it’s time to remember: God is our Provider!

Abraham learned this in an amazing (and kind of scary) way. God asked Abraham to do something super hard to test his faith. Abraham had to choose between obeying God and keeping his son Isaac safe. Abraham chose to obey God, even though it was the hardest thing ever.

But here’s the awesome part: At exactly the right moment, God provided everything Abraham needed! God showed Abraham a ram caught in some bushes that could be used for the sacrifice instead of Isaac. Abraham was so thankful that he named that place “The-Lord-Will-Provide.” That means “Jehovah-Jireh” in Hebrew, and it’s one of God’s special names!

The same God who provided for Abraham cares about what YOU need too! The Bible promises, “My God shall supply all your need” (Philippians 4:19). Maybe you need help with a problem at school. Maybe your family needs something important. Maybe you just need a friend. Whatever it is, God knows about it, and He promises to provide!

Take Action: What do you really need from God right now? Whatever it is, God knows about it, and He cares! Take a few minutes today to talk to God about what you need. Tell Him exactly what’s on your mind. Then trust Him to provide in His perfect way and His perfect time. Remember God is Jehovah-Jireh, “The-Lord-Will-Provide”!