Abraham answered,” God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, My son.” And the two of them went on together.
Genesis 22:8
In Genesis 22:8, Abraham, the father of faith, is tested by God to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering on Mount Moria. Despite the weight of the commandment, Abraham chose to trust God's plan. In a pivotal moment, Isaac questioned his father about the missing lamb for the sacrifice, and Abraham's faith and conviction led him to believe that God would fulfill His promise.
Abraham's response to the command revealed his trust in God's provision and foreshadowed the divine intervention that would save Isaac's life. An angel of the Lord intervened, providing a ram caught in a thicket, reinforcing Abraham's faith and demonstrating God's faithfulness.
The story serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting God's promises, sacrificial obedience, and divine provision. It encourages us to deepen our trust in God, obey His commands, and rest in the knowledge that He is our ultimate provider. May we walk in faith, just as Abraham did, knowing that God is always faithful to His children.
Payer: - Loving Father, thank you for your purpose that you have prepared for us that we may grow stronger on the foundation of faith. Help us to glorify You with our lives - Amen.
