Provided was the strength

to carry wood and flame and knife.

Provided was an only son,

and the faith to take his life.

Provided was a promise,

The child would make a chosen race.

Provided was a ram

to take the sinner’s place.

Provision’s not the point

when God moves to meet a need,

anymore than planting’s point

is to simply bury seed.

Provision turns our eyes

to their maker up above

and helps define his character

as a faithful God of love.

Provided is a lamb,

sent to take the sinner’s place,

provided we accept in faith

the offer of his grace.