[The Glory Unveiled]
And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. [ Genesis 22:8 KJV ]
People who understand the attributes of God tend to trust Him more and rely on Him completely. These attributes establish the boundaries of what God is committed to doing and what He is not. They instill confidence in our belief in God’s actions. Abraham’s faith was unparalleled; he promptly obeyed God in all things with unflinching faith. In the chapter of our study, despite obeying God to offer his son as a burnt offering, he was assured that God could provide Himself a lamb. With this assurance, he confidently depended on God. Abraham’s faith didn’t question the integrity of God’s word; he believed because he understood God’s nature. When assuring his son that God would provide a lamb, he was convinced that God would not contradict Himself. Faith recognizes that everything comes from God to humanity, and nothing we have is truly ours. Giving to God is returning what was first given to us. Abraham knew he wouldn’t lose Isaac because Isaac wasn’t his possession to begin with. Faith that acknowledges all things belong to God receives its desires. God will provide whatever He asks of you. Trust Him on your journey, find assurance in His nature and attributes. Your obedient sacrifice will yield abundant blessings.
Prayer_Bead: Almighty God, thank you for showing me your nature and attributes. I trust that you will do everything I trust you for. Help me to remain committed to you. In Jesus’ name.
Wisdom_Quote: God will provide for you because you’re His image bearer.
#GNews: Unveiling the glory of God.