Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac represents a faith that acts, not one that just talks.
Anyone can say,"I trust the Lord," but the raising of the knife to one's most precious possession is the proof of that faith.
Jesus told his disciples,"everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock" (Matthew 7:24).
It is not enough to hear the commandments of God: we must do them.
James said, " faith without works is dead. Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?" (James 2:20, 21).
There comes a time in our lives when we must translate talk into an action that demonstrates the reality of our faith.
As Abraham was climbing the mountain of Moriah, his faith was giving energy to his actions.
In his mind, he had reckoned that God was able to raise up Isaac, even if he died (Hebrews 11:19).
Abraham's faith risked all and lost nothing.
Let us step out in obedience.
When we do, God will have the ram waiting in the thicket!
Daily readings:
Genesis 20:1 – 22:24
Psalms 9:1 – 12
Proverbs 2:16 – 22
Matthew 7:15 – 29
Anyone can say,"I trust the Lord," but the raising of the knife to one's most precious possession is the proof of that faith.
Jesus told his disciples,"everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock" (Matthew 7:24).
It is not enough to hear the commandments of God: we must do them.
James said, " faith without works is dead. Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?" (James 2:20, 21).
There comes a time in our lives when we must translate talk into an action that demonstrates the reality of our faith.
As Abraham was climbing the mountain of Moriah, his faith was giving energy to his actions.
In his mind, he had reckoned that God was able to raise up Isaac, even if he died (Hebrews 11:19).
Abraham's faith risked all and lost nothing.
Let us step out in obedience.
When we do, God will have the ram waiting in the thicket!
Daily readings:
Genesis 20:1 – 22:24
Psalms 9:1 – 12
Proverbs 2:16 – 22
Matthew 7:15 – 29