DJD410 - Trusting God

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Scripture:
John 3:16-17

Starting Question:
Has your word ever been tested? Tell of a time when someone said to you, "You say that now but when it comes to the crunch, you won't do it."


Disobedience Indicates Rebellion
** Continued from Trusting Son yesterday **

Once the ropes were tight, Abraham drew a large knife from his belt. He walked to the uphill side of the altar and looked down at his son—the son God had given him as a special gift—and placed his hand on Isaac’s forehead.

“Isaac, my boy,” Abraham said, in little more than a whisper, “God promised me a son. You brought us such joy when you were born—we named you laughter! You have been such a blessing. I do not understand this day. I do not understand God’s request that I offer you as a sacrifice. But, God’s command was clear—clearer than ever. He said, ‘take your son, your only son, and offer him as a sacrifice to me on the mountain I will show you.’ And this is where He brought us. What am I to do, my boy?”

Isaac turned his head under his father’s hand to look into the eyes of the man who loved him more than life itself. Before this moment, he had never seen his father cry. Isaac had heard all the stories about his father’s God: The God who had told Abram to leave his homeland, to wander the earth—to a place God would show him. And God had lead him to this beautiful land. Isaac knew, without a doubt, that God spoke to his father. And, in recent times, he had decided to make his father’s God his own God. He loved the God who led his father.

“Father,” Isaac wept. “Father, you have always obeyed God. He has been good to you—giving you your hearts desire, time and again. Today he asks for my life. I give it willingly, father. Follow the leading of your God—and my God—and all will be well.”

** Continued in Trusting Father tomorrow **

Reflection Question:

What would it have been like to be Abraham? How would you feel about God during this time? Which would be more difficult for you, to be Abraham or Isaac? Why?

Prayer time:
Before you pray together, ask: What would you like to say to Jesus today?