By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.
Hebrews 11: 17-19
After waiting nearly 25 years for God's promise to come to fruition, Abraham and Sarah finally had their boy---their prayed-for, beloved son. I can't imagine just how precious this little boy must have been to his parents. He was their EVERYTHING. As a mother, I remember how special each baby was to me and how proud I've been of each and every milestone they've reached. Even though I've had eight children, their special moments were special to me, too. Imagine how Sarah must have felt when Isaac spoke his first word...took his first step...prayed for the first time. This little boy was their pride and joy, and the reminder that their God had been faithful. With a heart overflowing with joy for this child, surely Abraham's heart clenched at the Lord's Voice one day.
...Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
When faced with the same decision---faith or family---would you or I have the courage to choose the Lord?
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 20
Romans 1
I love this story! I really pray that God will give me courage to choose Him no matter what life throws at me.
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