SUNDAY WORSHIP: Jehovah Jireh will provide for you, by Pastor Wole Oladiyun

PROVISIONS MEANS:

• Supplying of Something
• Delivery
• Equipping
• Giving
• Allocation
• Distribution

EXHORTATION

1. GOD IS A DIVINE PROVIDER
2. Gen. 22 v 8

“Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together.”

• Psalm 50 v 10

“For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills.”

• Exod. 16 v 4

“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in My law or not.”

• GOD IS A DIVINE SUPPLIER
• Phil. 4 v 19

“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

• Matt. 17 v 24 – 27

v.24 “When they had come to Capernaum, those who received the temple tax came to Peter and said, “Does your Teacher not pay the temple tax?”

v.25 “He said, “Yes.” And when he had come into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take customs or taxes, from their sons or from strangers?”

v.26 “Peter said to Him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Then the sons are free.”

v.27 “Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”

• GOD IS A DIVINE GIVER
• James 1 v 5

(NIRV)

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault.”

(ISV)

“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.”

• GOD SUPERNATURALLY PROVIDED RAVENS TO BRING FOOD AND DRINK TO ELIJAH AT BROOK CHERITH
• 1 Kings 17 v 1 – 6

v.1 “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.”

v.2 “Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying”

v.3 “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan.”

v.4 “And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”

v.5 “So he went and did according to the word of the Lord, for he went and stayed by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan.”

v.6 “The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook.”

• GOD SUPERNATURALLY SUPPLIED FOOD FOR THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH
• 1 Kings 17 v 8 – 16

v.8 “Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying,”

v.9 “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.”

v.10 “So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, indeed a widow was there gathering sticks. And he called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, that I may drink.”

v.11 “And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.”

v.12 “So she said, “As the Lord your God lives, I do not have bread, only a handful of flour in a bin, and a little oil in a jar; and see, I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it, and die.”

v.13 “And Elijah said to her, “Do not fear; go and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring it to me; and afterward make some for yourself and your son.”

v.14 “For thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.’”

v.15 “So she went away and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days.”

v.16 “The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah.”

• JESUS SUPERNATURALLY TURNED WATER TO WINE WHEN THERE WAS SHORTAGE

• John 2 v 1 – 11

v.1 “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.”

v.2 “Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.”

v.3 “And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”

v.4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”

v.5 “His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

v.6 “Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, according to the manner of purification of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece.”

v.7 “Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.”

v.8 “And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it.”

v.9 “When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom.”

v.10 “And he said to him, “Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!”

v.11 “This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.”

• JESUS SUPERNATURALLY MULTIPLIED THE FISH AND LOAVES AND FED THE MULTITUDES
• John 6 v 5 – 14

v.5 “Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?”

v.6 “But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do.”

v.7 “Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.”

v.8 “One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,”

v.9 “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?”

v.10 “Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.”

v.11 “And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted.”

v.12 “So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.”

v.13 “Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.”

v.14 “Then those men, when they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

• JESUS MIRACULOUSLY PROVIDED MANY FISHES FOR PETER HAVING TOILED ALL NIGHT CATCHING NOTHING
• Luke 5 v 4 – 11

v.4 “When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

v.5 “But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”

v.6 “And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.”

v.7 “So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.”

v.8 “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”

v.9 “For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken”

v.10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”

v.11 “So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.”

• GOD STILL LOADS US WITH BENEFITS DAILY
• Psalm 68 v 19

“Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation!”

• Psalm 132 v 15

“I will abundantly bless her provision; I will satisfy her poor with bread.”

1. GOD POURS DOWN HIS BLESSINGS UPON US
2. Ps. 85 v 12 (NLT)

“Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings.  Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.”

1. GOD GIVES TO US ALL THINGS PERTAINING TO LIFE AND GODLINESS
2. 2 Peter 1

“As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,

1. GOD GAVE THE WIFE OF A DEAD PROPHET DIVINE SUPPLIES
2. 2 Kings 4 v 1 – 7

v.1 “A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.”

v.2 “So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.”

v.3 “Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few.”

v.4 “And when you have come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons; then pour it into all those vessels, and set aside the full ones.”

v.5 “So she went from him and shut the door behind her and her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured it out.”

v.6 “Now it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased.

v.7 “Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.”

1. GOD WILL TAKE AWAY ANY LACK FROM US
2. Ps. 34 v 10

“The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”

1. HOW TO ACTIVATE DIVINE SUPPLIES
2. Isa. 1 v 18 – 20

v.18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.”

v.19 “If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land”

v.20 “But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword”; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

1. Absolute Obedience to God.
2. Sacrificial Giving.
3. Absolute dependence on God.
4. Total trust in God.
5. Through Benevolence to God and humanity.
6. Through our Service to God.
7. Through Pleasing God.
8. Through Sowing good seeds.
9. Through making God your priority.
10. Through Supporting Evangelism, and Crusades.

1. THOSE CASES THAT NEED URGENT SUPERNATURAL   PROVISIONS
2. Psalms 31 v 1

“In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be ashamed; Deliver me in Your righteousness.”

1. Those who need FUNDING urgently.
2. Those who want to meet up an urgent need.
3. Those who want to PAY BILLS.
4. Those who need to meet up an obligation that may lead to disgrace.
5. Those who want to start a NEW BUSINESS/ESTABLISHMENT.
6. Those who want to EXPAND their Establishment/Business.
7. Those who want to SPREAD – Job 29 v 19
8. Those who want to start an international Business Network.
9. Those who need RESOURCES to fulfil their Vision/Purpose in Jesus name.
10. Those who could not secure FACILITIES from their Banks.
11. Those who have been disappointed severally.
12. Those who need to do REPAYMENT or Pay up Mortgages.
13. Those who must meet up TARGETS
14. Those who need HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCE
15. Those who need SPACE to operate.
16. Those who need the RIGHT CONNECTIONS
17. Those who need PROVISIONS for the Next Level.
18. Those who believe God for provisions throughout their JOURNEY in life.
19. Those who trust God for provisions to COMPLETE an ONGOING PROJECT.
20. Those who know that God will make provisions so that they will never be STRANDED at CRITICAL JUNCTIONS.
21. Those whose resources have depleted.
22. Those who have projects on the ground but no resources.
23. Those whose resources streaming in cannot meet up with projects at hand.
24. Those who have ideas to be translated into REALITIES.
25. Those who urgently need a miracle of divine provision/supplies.
26. Those who want the windows/Heavens of resources to open.

PRAYERS

Songs:

1. Jehovah Jireh, my Provider

His Grace is sufficient for me

My God shall supply all my needs

According to His riches in glory

He will give His angels charge over me

Jehovah Jireh cares for me, for me, for me

Jehovah Jireh cares for me.

• I am serving a God of Miracle

I know, Yes I know

• He is a great provider/2ce

He will surely provide for me

Provide for me.

• Unto thee, O! Lord

Do I lift up my soul

• Psalm 25 v 1 & 2

v.1 “To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.”

v.2 “O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.”

1. My heaven of Divine Supplies/Resources, open by fire in Jesus name.
2. O ye four corners of the earth, hear the Voice of the Lord, release my divine supplies in Jesus name.
3. My Doors of Divine Resources, open unto me in Jesus name.  Open!!!
4. My Gates of Divine Supplies, open unto me in Jesus name.
5. Those in custody of my divine supplies, release them now in Jesus name.
6. My divine supplies in any nation of the world, hear this Holy command, locate me, in Jesus name.
7. Every plan to hinder, disturb or prevent my provisions/Supplies, be scattered in the name of Jesus.
8. Anointing for Divine Provision/Supplies so that I can celebrate, fall on me in Jesus name.
9. O Lord! Take me to the place of my rest, for me to enjoy the fullness of your provisions/supplies for me in Jesus name.
10. I shall not miss my divine provisions/Supplies in Jesus name.
11. Anything in my life, resisting divine provisions/supplies for my life, be removed and cast away in Jesus name.
12. Any distraction that wants to reposition me wrongly for me to miss God’s provisions/supplies, I reject you in Jesus name.
13. Any power standing in the way of my divine provisions/supplies, be destroyed in Jesus name.
14. Anointing for me to enjoy God’s provision/supplies in good health, fall upon me in Jesus name.