I once shared a need with a friend years ago. They could hear the desperation and concern in my voice. As I was sharing what I needed, what I wanted to see happen, their response was,
“I will see to it!”
That was their way of assuring me that they had my back. They were saying,
“Scott, you can count on it being taken care of if I have to die to make it happen!”
That’s what best friends do. They are, in a sense, in covenant with you.
Now I don’t know about you, but friends like this are great to have around. And yes, they are rare. But I hope that most of us can remember a time when we had someone in our lives like this.
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves facing challenges that feel bigger than our abilities to handle them.
It’s in those moments of uncertainty that I am reminded of a powerful truth:
God is my Provider.
Do I believe that? Do you believe that? Whether we believe it or not, He is The Provider – the God who provides!
God Literally Says, “I will see to it!”
He doesn’t just give us what we need; He knows our hearts and provides in ways we never expect, abundantly, faithfully, and right on time. Whether through tangible blessings or the quiet peace that calms our hearts, I have learned to trust that His provision is always enough, even when it seems impossible.
I Will See To It – verb, meaning: When someone says, “I will see to it,” they are expressing their intention to take responsibility for a task or situation and make sure it is handled or completed. It conveys a sense of commitment and assurance that they will oversee or manage the matter at hand. Essentially, it’s a promise to take care of something or ensure that it gets done.
Jehovah Jireh – God My Provider
Abraham pinned one of God’s names, Jehovah Jireh, which means “The Lord Will Provide.” We see this in Genesis 22:14, where Abraham names the place after God asked him to sacrifice his son (an event that foreshadows the Father sacrificing His Son, Jesus). Abraham believed that God would either raise his son from the dead or provide a suitable sacrifice.
Hebrews 11:17-19 AMP
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested [that is, as the testing of his faith was still in progress], [a]offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises [of God] was ready to sacrifice his only son [of promise]; 18 to whom it was said, “Through Isaac your descendants shall be called.” 19 For he considered [it reasonable to believe] that God was able to raise Isaac even from among the dead. [Indeed, in the sense that he was prepared to sacrifice Isaac in obedience to God] Abraham did receive him back [from the dead] figuratively speaking.
Being In Covenant
So God is serious. So serious about this whole providing thing, that “HE WON’T” ever let us down.
God’s Unconditional Commitment
God’s covenant is a promise that He will be faithful to His people, regardless of their actions. From the very beginning with Adam, Noah, Abraham, and continuing through to the New Covenant in Jesus Christ, God takes the initiative in establishing and keeping the covenant. This covenant relationship is rooted in God’s love and His desire to bring His people into a close, personal relationship with Him.
The Blood of the Sacrifice (Exodus 24:8; Matthew 26:28): Blood was a significant symbol of the covenant, as it represented the life and the sealing of the relationship between God and His people. In the Old Testament, sacrifices were made to atone for sin and maintain the covenant. In the New Testament, Jesus’ blood is a fulfillment of this covenant, symbolizing the (new) covenant of grace and salvation through His sacrifice.
The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:6-13): In the New Testament, the concept of God’s covenant relationship is fulfilled and expanded through Jesus Christ. Jesus inaugurates the “New Covenant” through His life, death, and resurrection, offering forgiveness of sins and a personal relationship with God.
Yes indeed, we are in covenant with God.
The Power To Execute The Covenant
In Scripture, the phrase ‘the right hand of God’ symbolizes God’s power, authority, and might. While it does not directly refer to a covenant relationship, it is related to God’s actions and His role in fulfilling His covenant promises, which are upheld by His strength and power.
In biblical times, the right hand was viewed as the position of honor, strength, and favor. For instance,
Psalm 110:1
The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet,'”
This is a prophetic statement about the Messiah, who would be seated at God’s right hand, signifying divine authority and the fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation.
The “right hand of God” can also be seen in terms of deliverance and salvation. For example,
Exodus 15:6
Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power, your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy!
This refers to God’s powerful acts, especially in delivering and providing for His people.
Challenge of the Week
Each day this week, proclaim God as your Provider. Do that for obvious reasons, but the best reason of all? Because that IS who He IS! So be it!
Scripture supporting the above Words from the Bible:
Philippians 4:19; Matthew 21:22; Matthew 7:7; Luke 12:24; Psalm 34:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 23:1; Matthew 6:31-32; Matthew 7:1; Ephesians 3:20; James 4:3; Isaiah 41:13; Romans 8:32.
Luke 1:37 ESV
For nothing is impossible with God.
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