God Provides the Lamb
Today’s Verse:
Genesis 22:8 ESV
Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.
The story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 is one of the most profound foreshadowings of Christ’s sacrifice in all of Scripture. Abraham, called to an unimaginable act of obedience, walks up Mount Moriah with his beloved son, Isaac. Isaac carries the wood like Christ would later carry His cross to Calvary. He notices something is missing: "Where is the lamb for the burnt offering?" Abraham responds with faith-filled words: "God will provide for himself the lamb."
This statement is more than just an assurance to Isaac—it is a proclamation of God’s redemptive plan. Though Abraham was prepared to offer his son, God intervened, providing a ram in Isaac’s place. But centuries later, God would not spare His own Son. On the cross, Jesus became the Lamb that God provided—the once-for-all sacrifice for our sins.
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance, and preparation. As we journey toward Good Friday, we remember that God’s provision in Christ was costly. It required the shedding of His Son’s blood for our redemption. Yet, like Abraham, we trust in the Lord’s promises. Just as God provided then, He provides now—grace, forgiveness, and eternal life through Jesus Christ.
As we meditate on Abraham’s words, let us see in them the Gospel truth: "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29). This Lent, may our hearts be drawn to deeper trust in the One who was provided for us.
Prayers
A Prayer for Today:
Heavenly Father, You are the God who provides. Thank You for giving Your Son, Jesus, as the Lamb who takes away our sins. As we walk through this Lenten season, fix our eyes on Christ’s sacrifice and strengthen our faith in Your promises. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
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