THE LORD WILL PROVIDE!

The Church of Jesus Christ is as precious to God as a new born baby is to first time parents. New parents exhibit a pride and a joy that is almost inexpressible. They love that new baby! That is the way the Lord feels about His church.

Christians may become dismayed at the many faceted trials of the Church. We may face internal corruption, doctrinal error, governmental persecution, and the multiplication of various sects but we rest our hopes upon the providence of God! The church is like “a ship at sea, endangered by waves and winds, but Divine Providence sits at the helm and will powerfully guide and preserve it until it reaches its destination.” (Matthew 16:18)

God is the Captain of the Old Ship of Zion and He is working out His eternal plan and all things will ultimately reveal His glory and demonstrate the tremendous grace shown to His people through His Son.

Jonathan Edwards, America’s greatest theologian, said in a book called The History of Redemption, observed:

            “all the lines of providence meet in one center, all the rivers

            and crooked streams of providence pour into one ocean and

            that ocean is CHRIST.”

Therefore, those who share in Christ’s kingdom and are joint heirs with Him and partakers of His redemption, may rejoice that all things are theirs > present, past and future! (See I Corinthians 3:21)

Abraham knew this well. In fact, when the LORD met his need, he named the place after the Lord. He named the place: Jehovah Jireh = on this mount, in this place the LORD will provide. That is our subject for this Lord’s Day!