The ultimate test given by God to Abraham, I’m sure God gave Abraham many tests before and after this one. However, I don’t know if any test could compare to the idea of one sacrificing his “one and only son.” Yet, without hesitation or questioning God, Abraham was fully prepared to sacrifice his son the next day.
Once Abraham had prepared his son’s sacrifice an angel came to him and spoke. The angel said that he wasn’t going to allow him to sacrifice his son because he passed Gods test. Then the angel gave Abraham and Isaac a ram to sacrifice. Because of Abraham’s faith in God and trusting his word, God then blessed Abraham and his generations to follow.
My question for you is this; would you pass or fail this specific test? Do you have enough faith in God to acknowledge his will for you and your life? If that seems to unrealistic for the era that you live in, than do you trust God with your daily tests that are given? If you are wondering what I’m talking about, let me give you some examples.
- Finances may be tight due to the economy and the stress is becoming unbearable, the thought often crosses your mind, how am I going to pay my bills, put food on my table, and clothe myself or my family? At that point do you actually step back and think God will provide for you? Do you trust that he will answer your prayers?
- A type of relationship just ended a marriage, dating or friendship. The feeling of being lost overwhelmed or even a serious depression overcomes you. Do you believe that God will see you through the pain? Do you believe and trust for whatever reason that this specific outcome has prevailed itself so that God can show you his “BEST” plan for you and your life?
Throughout life God gives us many tests and I believe they are to build our faith in him, as well as, to build our character. In the big picture God doesn’t give us anything we can’t really handle. It’s a matter of faith and persevering through the tough times which only make us stronger.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”
(NIV: James 1: 3-5)
Very good point and extremely good use of the whole concept of faith. Every time we work our faith into every day life it makes that life that much better.
ReplyDeletePowerful, to the point, and clear. There is a quote that I often think about when times get tough: It is easy to believe in God when the sun is shining and life is easy. The test is however, to believe in God when it rains, and you are most uncomfortable. This is when the true light of faith shall shine. Faith,also grows from being forgiven.
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