Hebrews chapter 11 verses 17 – 19 (NIV)
By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
This is such a well-known chapter of scripture, but I reflected today on Abraham’s testing. We read how he had embraced God’s promises. He trusted God and in the appointed time Isaac was born. Yet God expected even more from Abraham. Would he still hold on to the promise when it looked like he was going to have to give up so much. Yet he did, and that’s why He is our example.
If God has made us a promise, He will always keep it, even although our circumstances may look like it’s fulfilment will be impossible. We need to remember, like Abraham, that nothing is impossible with God.
Dear Lord,
Help me to share Abraham’s faith that regardless of how things look, You will always fulfil Your promises. Thank You! Amen.