Example Complete
Genesis 22: Now it came to pass after these things
that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!”
And he said, “Here I am.”
2 Then He said, “Take now your
son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and
go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on
one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.”
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After facing many trials, Abraham had what he wanted. His
elation brimmed with relief that GOD’s promise really did come true. Abraham
may have thought “This is it!” BUT GOD had something else for Abraham to do.
Abraham needed to sacrifice his “only” son.
My Observations:
- GOD knew what Abraham
would do, so this “test” seemed like an example of readiness for other
people.
- GOD mentioned that Isaac
was Abraham’s “only” son when Abraham had Ishmael as another son.
- GOD seemed to be using
this time as a prophecy to show what needed to be done to save the world.
Being ready, willing and able to give up everything GOD gave
him, showed an example that Abraham was a complete example. “Yes LORD” seemed
to be easy for Abraham, but it probably was not, at first. He grew up facing
many difficult situations and came through them only because of GOD.
Abraham heard about the stories of Shem from Terah, his
father and knew GOD could do anything. He talked with angels and saw GOD
destroy an evil city. He probably knew that any attempt to keep Isaac from harm
would be futile, especially after trying to bargain to save Sodom. He did
not know that this sacrifice would be what GOD would do for humanity through
JESUS.
GOD gave another vague direction by not giving Abraham the
exact location. GOD had a plan in mind, and did not want Abraham slipping in
his own plan, like the plan of Ishmael. Abraham would become a complete
example.
Challenge
- Why did GOD mention
“your only son” to Abraham?
- Have you been asked by
GOD to give up something you love dearly for HIM?
- Could it be possible
that the thing you are holding onto is keeping you from growing in the
LORD?
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