Gen 22:2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there….”
Genesis 22 has always been troubling to me, and while it still is, I am able to see it through slightly different eyes this morning. God has been building Abraham into a man of great faith. It has been at times a slow and painful process, but step by step, Abraham has become more faithful until we reach this chapter and Abraham doesn’t even balk at God’s direction because he knows that somehow God will make a way.
Gen 22:3 Early the next morning Abraham got up and loaded his donkey….
The example Abraham seems to be providing me here is to trust that God will provide. Even when He seems to ask the impossible, trust Him. Even when what’s occurring has the power to rip out your heart, trust God—His love for you, His love for those you love, His sovereign plan, His eternal promise. Even when the way is dark and frightening and you feel utterly helpless, trust God. He will provide.
Gen 22:6 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife….
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for new eyes to see Abraham’s response to Your call. Thank You for Your fierce love and for making a way where there seems to be no way. Thank You that I can place my loved ones in Your hands, knowing You will provide a way and that I don’t have to see or understand Your ways in advance for You to work. I believe; help my unbelief (Mark 9:24). Amen.
Gen 22:8 Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide….”
Have a blessed day.
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