The Richest Dad Ever

The Richest Dad Ever

Bible Blast: Read Genesis 22:1-13

This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

One of the wealthiest men to ever live was Alexander the Great! At one point, he actually owned many civilizations, which added up to what he thought was the entire world. Let’s try to wrap our heads around his wealth by checking out his schooling. When Alexander was thirteen, his dad began to search for a tutor. But he didn’t want just any tutor, so he hired the great Aristotle. To top it off, Alexander’s dad bought him a temple to serve as his private schoolhouse. (This is homeschooling on steroids, girls!) Aristotle’s fee? Aristotle wanted Alexander’s dad to build him a city! Now that’s a dad who will do anything to meet the needs of his child.

Alexander’s wealth was nothing compared to the riches God has. He actually does own the entire world and the universe, too. Every morsel of food, every dollar, every medication, every airplane, and every piece of property is God’s, first and foremost. (We’re just helping him manage it.)

Abraham’s faith had become so solid that the truth of God’s ability to provide for his needs was like a rock in the bottom of his heart. Nothing would shake it. So when God came to him with a startling request—to sacrifice his only son—Abraham humbly obeyed. When Isaac asked his dad where the lamb was that they would sacrifice, Abraham just said, “God will provide a lamb, my son.” Abraham trusted God to provide. To Abraham, God was like a father who owned the entire world and would give his son what was needed at just the right time. God is not like an earthly father, but he is our Father. And he is the richest dad ever! He’s got what it takes, but he might need you to climb up a mountain like Abraham did to demonstrate your faith.

God will provide for you, too, my friends. Whatever your need is today, take that need to him with confidence.

Girl Gab: Mom, using discernment about what your daughter can understand and handle, share a need that you and your daughter can pray for together in expectation that God will provide through his riches. Daughter, from this day on, every time you begin to wonder if God will provide what your mom has decided you will pray for, you can just say, “God will provide _________ for my mom.”