And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham a second time from heaven and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”(Genesis 22:15-18 ESV)
When Abraham followed God's command to take Isaac, his long-awaited son, out to sacrifice, he demonstrated his full faith and obedience to God. To God, this was huge, in large part because what Abraham had done was express his understanding of the heart of God - a loving Father willing to give His only Son, and the faith to believe that a good, sovereign God will make it all work out. He has the plan, and His plan is best and will come to pass. It's all a part of the great big picture. May we have such faith and know God so well that we do the same.
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