Scripture:
Genesis 22-24
Notable Hebrew words:
- provide Gen 22:14 – yirah/raah
- meditate Gen 24:63 – suach
Observations
- Abraham was ready to sacrifice what he loved at God’s command, even though his promise (descendants) was from it
- The servant had faith and trusted in the God of his master
Application:
- Don’t be afraid to get specific in prayer . Look for God in circumstance.
Prayer:
Help me to remember that you use events in the day to day to achieve Your Will. Help me to trust You are provider and be willing to sacrifice anything You command.
Scriptures that come to mind:
Hebrews 11:17-19 – By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; 18 it was he to whom it was said, “In Isaac your descendants shall be called.” 19 He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type
