Jehova Jireh

This is our Sunday teaching from Assistant Pastor, Alex Lyne. Recorded live at our Sunday Service in Harris Academy Purley, Croydon on Sunday 22nd February, 2026

Jehovah Jireh: Trusting the God Who Provides

As we begin our new series on stewardship, we start with a name: Jehovah Jireh—“The Lord Will Provide.” In Book of Genesis 22, after Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac and God provides a ram instead, Abraham names the place with this declaration of trust. Provision begins with God. Everything we have flows from Him.

Talking about money in church can feel uncomfortable—especially in a diverse city like London, where financial situations vary widely. Some are burdened by debt; others are navigating abundance. Yet Jesus speaks about money often, and whenever He speaks, it is good news. In Gospel of Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the parable of the talents: a master entrusts three servants with different amounts of money before going away. Two invest faithfully and are commended. One buries his portion and is sharply rebuked.

The message is clear: God cares what we do with what He has given us.

Importantly, the master’s praise is not about the size of the return, but about faithfulness. Both the servant with five bags and the servant with two hear the same words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” The issue is stewardship, not comparison. The money belongs to the master; the dignity lies in being entrusted with it.

Why should we care about stewarding money well?

First, because it is the Master’s money. Even when a promotion or pay rise feels earned, we remember to “give God the flowers.” What we receive ultimately comes from Him.

Second, because God asks us to steward it. Jesus frames this story as a picture of the kingdom of heaven. Until He returns, we are entrusted with resources to use for His purposes. That responsibility is not a burden—it is a gift of trust.

Third, because the Master is worth our best. Just as we treat someone else’s home with extra care when house-sitting, we handle God’s resources thoughtfully, knowing we will one day give an account.

Practically, this means living wisely: keeping outgoings below incomings, making a plan, understanding how growth and interest work, bringing finances into the light through trusted relationships, and learning contentment with what we’ve been given.

God has chosen to grow His kingdom through entrusted servants. He cares how we steward our money—and invites us to care too.