Yahuwah Yireh, My Provider

¹⁴ He makes grass grow for the cattle,
   and plants for people to cultivate—
   bringing forth food from the earth:
¹⁵ wine that gladdens human hearts,
   oil to make their faces shine,
   and bread that sustains their hearts.  Psalm 104:14-15

I read this only this morning as part of my daily reading plan and though about Yah's going above and beyond filling our basic needs.  He not only cares for us but He also has great concern for the animals of His creation.  If the grass does not grow, even today, ranchers can not sustain their cattle.  The drought in Texas was so bad this past summer that many had to sell of a large part of their herds to keep them from dying.  If God withholds His provisions for them, they are dismayed,

²⁷ All creatures look to you
   to give them their food at the proper time.
²⁸ When you give it to them,
   they gather it up;
when you open your hand,
   they are satisfied with good things.
²⁹ When you hide your face,
   they are terrified;  

Many agricultural problems today are often caused by poor land stewardship or natural changes in weather and seasons.  Still it says ALL creatures look to You.  We depend on animals for meat and hides plus many other products.  If they suffer, we also suffer.

Yahuwah cares deeply for us.  Giving us water would suffice to keep us alive but notice He also offers us wine to gladden our hearts.  That shows God is also concerned with our enjoyment of life.  Rely on Him for even more than just our basic needs.  Whatever our lot, we should trust Yah to provide for us.  Paul summed it up this way:  

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 1 Tim. 6:17

PRAYER:  O Yah, bless Your name forever!  Thank you for not only providing so richly for my temporal needs but also for giving us Your Son and life everlasting through him.