Key Scripture
Genesis 22:14: "And Abraham (Abraham) called the name of that place Yahweh Yireh (Yahweh our Provider); as it is said to this day, 'In the mount of Yahweh it shall be seen.'"
Devotional Story
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Imagine a young father, called to a difficult task by a sovereign decree. He loves his son deeply, yet is asked to offer him up. With a heavy leb (heart) and unwavering emunah (faith), he sets out on a three-day journey, the weight of the command pressing upon his soul. Each step is a struggle, yet his trust in the one Yahweh, who is Echad (One), remains unbroken. He believes that even if he must complete this unimaginable act, Yahweh is capable of raising his son from the dead, fulfilling His promise.
As they approach the designated mountain, his son innocently asks, "Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" The father's response is profound, filled with prophetic certainty: "My son, Yahweh Himself will provide the lamb." At the very moment of ultimate surrender, Yahweh intervenes, providing a ram caught in the thicket. This pivotal moment revealed not only the father's profound emunah (faith) but also the boundless ahabah (love) and provision of Yahweh, who desires to provide for His own, even when it seems impossible.
Hebrew Word Study
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* Word: יִרְאֶה / 𐤉𐤓𐤀𐤄 (yireh) [H3635, from H7200]
* Translation: He will see; He will provide
* Ancient Pronunciation: yee-reh
Pictographic Meaning
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* (hand - to work, throw, worship) (Yod) י / 𐤉
* (head of a man - first, top, beginning, leader) (Resh) ר / 𐤓
* (ox head - strength/leader) (Aleph) א / 𐤀
* (man with arms raised - behold, breath, reveal) (Heh) ה / 𐤄
Deeper Significance
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The name Yahweh Yireh (Yahweh our Provider) reveals a foundational truth about the absolute oneness of our Creator. He is Echad (One), a singular being (Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 45:5-6), and His nature is entirely consistent: He is the all-sufficient source of all provision. This includes not only physical necessities but also the ultimate provision for our redemption, which He manifested through Yahshua the Messiah. Yahshua is not a separate divine person, but the physical manifestation of this one Yahweh in the flesh, the very "lamb" Yahweh Himself provided. In Yahshua, the one Yahweh shed His own blood for the remission of our sins, fulfilling the promise of Yahweh Yireh in the most profound way (Acts 20:28). This revelation of Yahweh's provision in Yahshua is a testament to His singular nature and His unwavering purpose to save.
Call to Action
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Today, reflect on areas in your life where you need provision. Instead of striving in your own strength, turn to Yahweh Yireh (Yahweh our Provider), trusting in His singular, unchanging nature to meet your needs. Just as Abraham believed Yahweh would provide, offer your concerns to Him with emunah (faith), remembering that He has already provided the ultimate sacrifice in Yahshua. Walk in His shalom (peace), knowing that His ahabah (love) ensures His unfailing provision for those who trust Him.
October 4, 2025
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