Read: Genesis 22
When Abraham was old and his wife was well beyond the age of child bearing, God did the impossible. Abraham and Sarah had a child in their old age! Beyond that, when Isaac their ‘Son of the Promise’ was older (some estimates are about 30 years of age!!!) God tested Abraham. Read vs 1 carefully. God tells us immediately what is happening so that we are not confused or mislead about God’s character! We know it’s a test but Abraham does not!
Abraham is given a command from God and even though it contradicts everything human logic and human wisdom would do or agree to, he agrees and walks forward in obedience! Make no mistake about it - God expects us to be obedient even if our logic or wisdom tells us otherwise. There is no substitute for God fearing obedience! Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, then He would bring Isaac back to him. So he walked forward in obedience.
As we would expect, having read vs 1, God intervenes before any harm comes to Isaac and Abraham is blessed because of his obedience. The promise of Genesis 12:1-3 is confirmed and God reaffirms that all the families of the earth will surely be blessed because of Abraham’s obedience.
Obviously, that promise finds fulfilment in Jesus. Through Christ Jesus the families of the earth are blessed. Eternal salvation is offered to all who call on the name of the Lord. Everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Prayer Points:
> Praise God for the Youth who regularly come every Friday evening.
> Give thanks to God for the growth and commitment seen in many of their lives.
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