THE COVENANT

January 30, 2026

Jehovah Jireh — When I Don’t See How, God Already Does

“So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.’”

There are moments when I look at my life and quietly ask, How is this going to work?

Not in a dramatic way — just real life. Bills. Decisions. Family needs. The pressure of trying to plan ahead when I don’t have all the answers. I do my part. I think it through. I pray. And still, there are gaps I can’t fill on my own.

That’s where the name Jehovah Jireh meets me.

Jehovah Jireh reminds me that God doesn’t wait until I panic to provide. He sees ahead. He prepares before I arrive at the place of need. Even when I’m still worrying, wondering, or trying to figure it out, He is already at work.

Abraham didn’t know how God would provide — he just knew who God was. And that made all the difference.

I’m learning that God’s provision doesn’t always show up the way I imagine. Sometimes it’s not extra money — it’s peace. Sometimes it’s not an immediate solution — it’s strength to keep going. Sometimes it’s not removing the pressure — it’s reminding me I’m not carrying it alone.

Scripture tells us:

Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

Jehovah Jireh doesn’t promise comfort at every step — He promises provision at the right time. And looking back, I can see it clearly. Every season where I thought I wouldn’t make it through, God showed up. Not early. Not late. Exactly when I needed Him.

My part isn’t to have it all figured out.

It’s to stay faithful.

To keep trusting.

To keep walking forward even when I can’t see the full picture.

Today, I’m reminding myself — and maybe you need this reminder too — that God already knows what’s coming. And He’s already prepared what we’ll need.

Genesis 22:14 NIV

Reflection

What feels uncertain or heavy right now?

Where are you trying to figure things out instead of trusting God?

How has God provided for you before when you didn’t see a way?

As you breathe in, whisper: “You see ahead.”

As you breathe out, whisper: “I trust You.”

Closing Prayer

Jehovah Jireh, my Provider,

You see what I need before I even know how to ask.

When I feel overwhelmed or unsure, help me trust You instead of spiraling into worry.

Remind me that You are already at work, even when I can’t see it yet.

Teach me to walk forward in faith, one step at a time.

Today, I choose to trust You with what feels uncertain,

resting in the truth that You are the God who provides.

Amen.