Week 16 He is Jehovah Jireh

Week 16
January 10-16, 2010

+There are more details to come  (Philippians 1;6, Psalms 119:105)
     *I know that there is more that my Father wants to tell me
     *Some things only make sense in context
     *This is about the Walk with Him  (Micah 6:8)
     *He is known as Jehovah Jireh  (Genesis 22:13-14)

Lessons Learned

Genesis 22:13-14 Then Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught by its horns in a thicket.  So he took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering in place of his son.  Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means "the Lord will provide"). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: "On the mountains of the Lord it will be provided."

Many times in my life, when I have arrived at that  place where I must offer the sacrifices of my time, my money, or my hopes and dreams, the Father shows up and provides what is needed.  Sometimes it is money, sometimes it is friendship, sometimes it is help - - this time it is an invitation to the WTEC!  It boggles my mind that I could ever doubt Him.  He has shown up so many times. Yet, I do doubt.  I know that isn't very spiritual, but it is true.  I do look at my circumstances and let fear have room to operate.  Look - I can quote chapter and verse as to why this is wrong, but knowing that it is written down doesn't always keep the worry from entering the picture.  If you are not careful, you can come to a point where you just want to "play it safe", so you won't have a chance to fear or worry.  You don't want to take any chances, you don't want to sacrifice - - after all, isn't this the "promised son", the "promised opportunity" - would God really want me to risk this?

It is at these moments that I am really glad that Peter didn't drown.  Peter looked at his circumstances and became overwhelmed by the waves.  Many preachers would say that Peter shouldn't have lost his faith, shouldn't have taken his eyes off of Jesus...I am just really glad he didn't drown!  Jesus reached out a hand and provided him a way back into the boat.  He always provides, and this week he provided me a chance to compete at the 2010 WTEC.  Just in time, too, because I was beginning to falter.  Just when I began to think that the sacrifice was going to be too much, He came through with an answer.

Now what?  I suppose... just keep walking.

By the Numbers

• Sunday
       *roped dummies
  
• Monday
       *breakaway roped off the tripping horse
            +position
  
• Wednesday
       *roped calves
            +hustle
       *breakaway roped off the tripping horse
            +catching
  
• Friday and Saturday
       *flanked and tied and breakway roped
            +roping the neck and tight ties