Genesis 22:14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. A poor woman, holding the hand of her little boy, recently said to the preacher, "Sir, the word 'Jehovah-jireh' has been a great comfort to us through this child. Owing to my husband's long illness we were in great want. But one Sunday Robert came running home and said: 'Cheer up, father and mother, the Lord will be sure to provide; Jehovah-jireh!' And often after that, when we have been in trouble, he has said: 'Come, let us sing a verse of Jehovah-jireh — '"Though troubles assail and dangers affright, Though friends should all fail, and foes all unite, Yet one thing secures us, whatever betide, The Scripture assures us — The Lord will provide."'Once, when we had no food left, he again told us not to forget Jehovah-jireh. He went out, but came back in a few minutes holding up a shilling he had found on the pavement, and saying: 'Here's Jehovah-jireh, mother; I was sure He would provide!' Who will say this betokened childish ignorance and not Christian wisdom? Might not our philosophy be more sound, if we were more as "little children"? We know who said, "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise." Hast not help often come to the people of God as unexpectedly, giving rise to the proverb, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity"? Should we not gratefully acknowledge such "interposition of Providence"; such special help from Jehovah the Provider. (Newman Hall, LL. B.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. |
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