When Abraham referred to God as "Jehovah Jireh" in Genesis 22, he declared a powerful truth that resonates today: the Lord is our provider. He gave Abraham exactly what was needed in that moment, and He continues to provide for His people.

The ultimate provision, of course, was fulfilled in Christ. What Abraham glimpsed on the mountain became a reality at the cross. God did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all. In doing so, He addressed our greatest need: forgiveness and reconciliation with Him.

If God has already met our deepest spiritual need through His Son, we can trust Him to meet every other need as well. This does not mean He will always provide in the way we expect or on the timetable we prefer. However, He does provide perfect wisdom and love. Sometimes He offers us strength when we feel weak, peace when life feels chaotic, or guidance when the path ahead is unclear.

Jehovah Jireh is not just Abraham’s testimony; it is ours as well. Today, we can rest in the confidence that our God sees, knows, and provides.

- Pastor Nathan Adams

Daniel 7:9

Daniel served faithfully as a respected advisor to the kings while a Jewish captive in Babylon.  In Daniel chapter seven, he was given an alarming prophecy foretelling the succession of future Gentile kingdoms that would rule the world.  The focus of the message given to Daniel takes a major shift as he is told of another kingdom whose ruler is identified as the Ancient of Days. This name conveys that He existed before time as Creator God of ALL days. It signifies that He is a just judge who has unhindered authority and one who will bring perfect justice.  The Ancient of Days stood in stark contrast to the temporary and corrupt rulers of the world.  His very name would bring hope and comfort to God’s discouraged people and remind them that He would faithfully fulfill His promises.

We, too, can take comfort in the character and sovereignty of God as we earnestly pray for strength to face our trials.  God’s words in Daniel 10:12 can give us great hope.  “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard…”

- Amy Bush

Genesis 22:14

In Matthew 16:13-17, Jesus asked Peter and His other disciples who the people said He was. They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, others say Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He then said to them, “But who do you say I am?” And Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the son of the living God.”

In the Bible, Christos is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word, Messiah, which means "the anointed one." In ancient Israel, anointing with oil was a ceremonial practice used to designate someone for a special role, particularly in the cases of kings, priests, and prophets.

The words “the anointed one” are primarily used to describe Jesus, who was anointed by the Holy Spirit to be God's ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King.

The Old Testament contains many prophecies about a coming Messiah who would deliver Israel. Christians today believe that Jesus fulfilled these prophecies through His life, death, and resurrection. Peter’s confession identifies Jesus not only as a teacher or prophet but as the long-awaited Savior and it underscores the idea that understanding Jesus’ true identity comes through divine revelation. Jesus affirmed this fact in Matthew 16:17. Recognizing Him as the Messiah is both a spiritual insight and an act of faith.

We come boldly to God in prayer to receive grace and mercy because of “the anointed one.” Promises given, promises fulfilled.

- Mike Bush

John 1:1

To the Greeks, logos referred to a universal principle of reason, order, and knowledge that governs the cosmos. The Apostle John, capitalizing on this concept, pens one of the most well-known opening verses in all the Bible- "In the beginning was the Word (logos), & the Word (logos) was with God, & the Word (logos) was God. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John attributes this understanding of logos to the eternal Son of God, Jesus Christ. John 1:1 goes far beyond simple speech and joins the Greek understanding of logos to the person and being of the eternal triune God.

In one fell swoop, John took an earthly philosophical concept and turned it into one of the greatest proof texts for the deity of Jesus.  You see, when we bow in prayer to our Heavenly Father, we are doing so under and through the mediation of our great High Priest who, as God incarnate, gave Himself up for us and ever lives to intercede on our behalf.  

Jesus would have never been able to accomplish this for His redeemed people had He Himself not been the Logos from everlasting to everlasting.

- Eric Mendez

Joshua 3:10

“El Chay” is the Hebrew name in the Old Testament that emphasizes God’s existence as “the source of life.” This name focuses on the power of God, His eternality, and His active presence in the world and in the believer’s life today. This title distinguishes Him as the only true, living deity and creator of heaven and earth. The term “Chay” itself means “life.”

God can be found in nature as described in Romans 1:20, which makes man without excuse for not seeing the living God.

Jeremiah 29:13 tells us that if we seek and search for God with all our heart, we will find Him. This is a promise.

One of the best ways to let the world know there is a living God is for the believer to be a reflection of Christ in their daily lives. Matthew 5:16 tells us, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” In these 21 days of prayer, ask God to help our light shine brightly so that this dark and dying world can see El Chay in us.

- Pastor Tom Adams

Judges 6:24

When Gideon first encountered God, Israel was in a dark place. The people were living in fear, hiding from their enemies, and wondering if God had forgotten them. Gideon himself was filled with questions and doubts, unsure how God could use someone like him. Yet in the middle of Gideon’s fear and uncertainty, God revealed Himself as Jehovah Shalom—“The Lord is Peace.”

What’s remarkable is that God declared His peace before Gideon ever saw victory. The situation around him hadn’t changed, but something within him did. God’s peace wasn’t the absence of trouble—it was the assurance of His presence.

Isn’t that just like us? We think we will have peace when life finally “settles down.” But real peace isn’t found when our circumstances calm—it’s when our hearts rest in the One who never changes. Like Gideon, we can build our own “altar” of remembrance and choose to trust that Jehovah Shalom is still near, still in control, and still enough.

Prayer: Lord, You are my peace. In every anxious thought and uncertain moment, help me to rest in You and remember that Your presence calms my heart.

- Pastor Chad Houghton

Romans 8:15

God is our Father; this is the most significant aspect of our salvation. God has adopted us into His family making us His children. (Galatians 4:4-7) We are no longer slaves living in fear but sons (adult children), who are identified as God’s child by the Holy Spirit Who lives in us.

Abba, Aramaic for Father (cf. English ‘papa’) expresses more than God’s position as Father but an intimate relationship between a father “daddy” and his child.  As our Abba Father, we have an eternal inheritance. (Ephesians 1:11)

Jesus, Himself, cried out Abba Father (Mark 14:36) in the garden, before He faced death on the cross for you and me. Today, if we have accepted God’s gift of salvation through Jesus sacrifice on the cross, we have that same relationship with God, and we know He hears us when we call.  (Hebrews 4:16 or 1 John 5:15) 

Thank you Abba Father for Your great love for us, making us Your child and an heir with Christ. We love You, trust You, and desire to obey You in all we do, for Your glory.  In Jesus’ name, Amen

- Robin Bell

Psalm 23

This verse is one of the most beloved in all of Scripture. Countless words have been written about it, yet its truth remains deeply personal and life-changing for every believer.

David begins by declaring, “The Lord is my shepherd.” Those simple words bring profound comfort. They remind us that God Himself provides for all our needs. As believers, we belong to Him completely, and that truth shapes how we view life and gives us confidence in every circumstance.

Even when the future is uncertain, we can trust our Shepherd. In moments of challenge or suffering, we can rest in the assurance that He walks beside us. His presence gives us strength and peace when we need it most.

Whatever we face, our Shepherd remains faithful. His care never waivers. We can lean on His promises and find rest in His goodness.

When we truly know that “the Lord is my shepherd,” we begin to live each day with the quiet assurance of His eternal love and constant care.

- Pastor Todd Adams

Genesis 21:33

Psalm 90:2 – “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.”

God has always been. He is, and He always will be. Time does not confine Him—He exists beyond beginnings and endings. What a comfort to know that our God is not bound by time! His purposes will be fulfilled exactly as He intends, and nothing can hinder His plan.

Ecclesiastes 3:14 reminds us, “Whatever God does endures forever.” His work is lasting and sure:

• Eternal covenant: “I will be your God and the God of your offspring after you” (Genesis 17:7).
• Eternal possession: “I will give... all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession” (Genesis 17:8).

Even today, we see His hand at work as His redemptive plan unfolds before our eyes. What a privilege to belong to the Eternal God! Maranatha—come, Lord Jesus!

Psalm 103:17 declares, “The mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting.” Because of His mercy, through faith in Jesus Christ, we are rescued from wrath and given eternal life in Him.

- Peter Verkaik

Revelation 22:13

This verse comes in the very last chapter of the very last book of the Bible, and the words are formidable and powerful. 

In its context, it has come at the end of the book of Revelation as Jesus warns of His return in verse 12, “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work.” In these last precious words of scripture, our triune and incomparable God once again declares Himself Alpha. It is He who was before when there was nothing, indeed, by whom everything that is made was made. He has always existed and will always exist. He is Everlasting to Everlasting. He is uncreated. He is immutable. He is all-powerful and all-knowing. He spans all time.  

He also declares Himself Omega. What He has started, He will finish. He is the Sovereign Ruler over history, having brought all things into existence and bringing them to their determined end. 

Let us join in prayerfully with how the Holy Scriptures end in that last chapter of that last book, saying, “Even so, come Lord Jesus.”

– Faith Brooks

Matthew 1:21

Jesus is a name ironically not often thought of when thinking about the names of God. This is the name that the Son of God was given when He became incarnate as a man. This name traces its history from the original Greek name, which was a translation of the Hebrew name, Joshua. Both Joshua and Jesus were common names in their respective times, and they both mean “God saves.”

In Matthew 1:21, the angel Gabriel instructs Mary to name her son Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. Salvation is found in none other than Jesus Christ. He is a God who saves His people!

To take another turn, as we reflect on how Jesus is a name of God, we are reminded that Jesus is God in the flesh. There is no God in Heaven who is not like Jesus, and Jesus saves. He saves us through His sacrificial death on the cross. This is the kind of God we serve!

Today, take some time to thank the God who saves. Thank Him for your salvation.

- Pastor Nathan Adams

Genesis 14:18

El Elyon speaks of the supremacy of God. He is the strongest of the strong, the highest of the high. He is not part of the universe; He reigns above it. El points to His power, Elyon to His exalted position. Together, they reveal the God who rules and overrules every person and every problem.

When life feels ruled by people or problems – remember this – God is bigger than both. It’s never about the size of your problem; it’s about the size of your God. He alone is our Source, not just another resource. When we trust Him first, not last, we find strength beyond ourselves.

Melchizedek blessed Abraham in the name of El Elyon, and Jesus (our eternal High Priest after that same order) blesses us still. “For by Him were all things created… all things were created by Him, and for Him.” (Colossians 1:16-17) He is our El Elyon.

Prayer: El Elyon, You are the strongest of the strong and the highest of the high. Rule my heart as You rule the heavens. Be my first source, not my last resort.  Help me rest in Your unshakable power and presence.

- Pastor Micah Warren