TEST OF FAITH

"Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.” Genesis 22:1-2 NIV

How would you feel if God tells you to "Take the best, the most treasured possession you have, the object of your love & give it to me." I'm sure you will get ready series of strong reasons why God should change His mind. Abraham simply obeyed and not rebel at the instruction of God. These test was a test of Abraham’s faith in God. 

Abraham didn’t know what was going to happen, he knew that God had given him a specific command & that command was to sacrifice his son. So he said, "I will do it; I will obey; He knew exactly what the command to sacrifice meant. He knew for sure that, "The Lord would provide Vs 7-8." 

That is a child like faith no questions asked. "The Lord will provide" whatever the circumstances, whatever happens even if Isaac is dead God is still going to provide. This is what I call a "Test of Faith". I would encourage you to have a faith that never questions what God is doing and a faith that never argues with God, but always in obedience to Him. 

God never intended to take Isaac, only to test Abraham. And the test was not for God's sake, but for Abraham's. God intended to bring Abraham to full surrender to Himself and to full faith. The test you go through is to prove your trust for Him and your submission to His Perfect Will. Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible; There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. Failure to use your faith will keep you on the same level that you’ve been on for a long time. Ensure whenever your faith is tested, always come out with an "A+".  

Further Scripture Study: Hebrews 11:17 

Declare This: Dear Father, I will always put my faith to work and never allow my flesh dictate to me in Jesus name Amen.