Place of Faith!

When it comes to following what God has asked us to do, how willing are we to step up to the plate when things seem a bit confusing to us? Intellectually we may acknowledge that God will not ask of us anything He will not equip us for or provide the means of carrying out. But in reality do we still tend to feel we must have it all figured out before we step forward into the action?

Consider Abraham. Every time I read the account of his readiness to sacrifice his “only son Isaac” ( Genesis 22:2) I am amazed at his faith. Certainly when God gave the command it must have been a bit confusing to Abraham. He and Sarah had waited years for this son and rejoiced at his birth in fulfillment of God’s promise of Abraham’s seed becoming a great nation. Then God says to offer him? But the Scriptures record that when God gave the command Abraham arose, got ready what was needed for the burnt offering, and headed off to the place God had commanded for him to go. ( Genesis 22:3) The Scriptures give no hint of hesitation. And all along the way we hear the LANGUAGE OF FAITH.

As they drew near to the place we read…
“Then Abraham said to his young men, ‘Stay here with the donkey; I AND THE BOY WILL GO over there and worship AND COME BACK TO YOU.” ( Genesis 22:5 ESV)

Did Abraham really expect to not return alone? Did He know what God was going to do? The Scriptures do not indicate he had any clue, yet Abraham SPOKE IN FAITH.

When Isaac recognized there was one element missing from the supplies --
the offering itself -- he asked his father about it and we read…
“Abraham said, ‘GOD WILL PROVIDE FOR HIMSELF THE LAMB FOR A BURNT OFFERING, my son.’ So they went both of them together.” ( Genesis 22:8 ESV)

Yes, God did supply. ( Genesis 22:13) He provided a ram for the burnt offering. Abraham’s faith stood the test, modeling the faith we also should seek to possess.

Faith needs to be genuine within us. And VERBALIZING that faith can encourage the continued focus and prompt us to faithfully act upon it. May we keep a strong faith in our heart, on our lips, and in our actions. That is the continuing place of faith in our life because every aspect of our being ought to respond to God in obedient faith.

Have a great day LIVING AND SPEAKING FAITH’S LANGUAGE!
Carl

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