In this brief sermon, Hesed Ojieh emphasizes that God’s name Jehovah Jireh means the God who actively provides, not merely a future promise. He references Genesis 22, describing how Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac until God intervened, providing a ram as a substitute. Ojieh argues that this event demonstrates God’s ongoing provision and that the need for human sacrifice has ceased because God has taken charge of provision for believers today.
You are the Lord that provides. You are not the— you are not the God that provided, you are the God that provides. You are not the God that will provide, you are the God that provides. Your name is Jehovah Jireh. You are the God that Abraham met. Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac, then the Lord provided. Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac in Genesis chapter 22, verse 14. Abraham could have sacrificed Isaac. Abraham could have sacrificed Isaac, but you appeared. But you appeared, immortal, invincible God. Can the sacrifices of Isaac continue? No, the sacrifice of Isaac cannot continue because God has taken charge
