Abraham’s Obedience (Part 2)

Today, we continue to examine Abraham’s testing, this time focusing on his obedience. 

The Spirit of the Lord says, “I need hearts that are quick to respond in obedience to me. Obedience leads my people into the centre of my will. It establishes them in my timing and rhythms. I constantly search for obedient hearts—hearts that are open to my leading. Obedience requires a leap, yes, but it will take you to places you never imagined you would go.”

Activation: 

With these words in mind, re-read Genesis 22:1-8 and consider Abraham’s response to God’s request in this passage. After waiting so long to see God’s promise to him and Sarah fulfilled with the birth of Isaac, God then asks Abraham to make this monumental sacrifice. The very next morning Abraham acted upon God’s instructions.

Take some time to consider Abraham’s extraordinary obedience. How do you think you would respond to such a request? What do you learn from Abraham’s response?

Allow Holy Spirit to speak to you about your heart posture. Is your heart postured in obedience to the Lord? Are you willing to grow in this area? Spend time considering these questions and journal the revelation you receive. 

Genesis 22:1-8 (NLT)“Some time later, God tested Abraham’s faith. “Abraham!” God called. “Yes,” he replied. “Here I am.” “Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with him, along with his son, Isaac. Then he chopped wood for a fire for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had told him about. On the third day of their journey, Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. “Stay here with the donkey,” Abraham told the servants. “The boy and I will travel a little farther. We will worship there, and then we will come right back.” So Abraham placed the wood for the burnt offering on Isaac’s shoulders, while he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them walked on together, Isaac turned to Abraham and said, “Father?” “Yes, my son?” Abraham replied. “We have the fire and the wood,” the boy said, “but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together.”