Genesis 22-24, Psalm 7
Genesis 22:2-3 (NLT)
“‘Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so
much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on
one of the mountains, which I will show you.’ The next morning Abraham got up
early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with him, along with
his son, Isaac. Then he chopped wood for a fire for a burnt offering and set
out for the place God had told him about.”
In Genesis 22:2–3, we read another powerful example of
Abraham’s faith. The Lord instructed Abraham to take Isaac, the son he loved,
and offer him as a burnt offering. Father-God was testing Abraham’s faith, for
a burnt offering required Abraham to first take Isaac’s life and then burn his
body completely. The following verse tells us that Abraham did not hesitate. He
rose early the next morning and set out to do exactly as the Lord had
commanded.
When I reflect on Father-God’s test of Abraham’s faith, I
honestly do not know if I would be able to do what Abraham did. Even today, I
struggle to imagine having enough trust in the Lord to sacrifice my own child
if He asked. I have made sacrifices for Father-God that were difficult, but
never a sacrifice of that magnitude. The hardest sacrifice I made, under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit, was quitting my job three years ago to pursue
writing full time.
I had wanted to be a writer since the early 2000s. I joined
writing groups, attended many seminars, and practiced writing daily. Yet
nothing I wrote truly satisfied me. I never gave up on writing entirely, but my
commitment to it waxed and waned depending on the stress I experienced at work.
It wasn’t until I was born again, recommitted my life to
Christ, and joined my current church—one that emphasizes cultivating a
relationship with Jesus Christ—that writing began to feel different. I now pray
and ask the Holy Spirit for inspiration, and as a result, I am working on a
novel I truly love and hope to publish. I know I could not be where I am today
in my writing if I had not joined a church that encourages a deeper
relationship with Father-God.
I now understand that the Lord created me to write stories.
People had told me my whole life that I was a talented writer, but I never
realized that this gift came from God. Now that I recognize this, I wake up
each day with the assurance that I am pleasing the Lord by doing what He has
asked of me. Knowing that Father-God is pleased with me fills me with an
indescribable joy—one I will never willingly give up.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for your life—this may be
your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your
trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His
presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where
you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Being part of a Holy Spirit–led church community has deeply
shaped my faith. If you’re searching for a place to grow, worship, and
encounter God, you can explore my church and its affiliated campuses here: https://revivaltoday.com/
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