Last evening we continued our study in the book of Hebrews chapter 11:17-19 along with Genesis chapter 22 with Abraham and his ultimate test. Abraham under went an excruciating test in two seperate places one telescopic in Hebrews 11 and the other microscopic in Genesis 22, and what a test to offer up your only begotten son. We learned there are four characteristics to be learned from the faith of abraham 1. it was immediate 2. it was by confidence 3. it was based on God's character 4. it was thorough, not halfhearted. I discovered God hasn't asked us for the same sacrifice he demanded from Abraham, but we each will face our own ultimate test, our own moment of truth regarding the condition of our hearts. Some one reading this blog may be facing the ultimate test now or you know of someone. Note these things God's will always requires obedience it doesn't require you understand! but it requires obedience. God's plan is never fully explained stop trying to fiqure God out second guessing, and hows your theology whats your belief about God, we all have a personal theology so when chaos comes how is your theology.
This story is a perfect illustration of the father offering up His Son, and then giving Him back for evryone to know the peace and forgiveness and the Hope of God.
In conclusion I don't know what your ultimate test may be but I pray you like Abraham are ready. Until next time!
Numbers 6:24
One long week!
15 years ago
3 comments:
Where there's no test, there is no testimony, and a faith that can not be tested cannot be trusted.
Thank God for the example of Abraham and thank you for bringing it to our attention. This was for me and I appreciate it.
God Be Praised!!!
RP,
As you know quite well, faith sometimes can be risky business. If you don't believe me ask the three Hebrew boys. But, as Pastor McGhee so eloquently put in his response to this post, he says "Where there's no test, there is no testimony, and a faith that can not be tested cannot be trusted." And I believe that this is the gist of all God's test. Although they may have different reasons behind them such as a Test of Correction, a Test of Perfection, or a Test of Direction." God is using these tests to bring out the best in us, but more importantly to increase our faith and our trust in him as a savior, and a deliverer.
Payne, this is something every believer needs to hear. May the Lord bring it to our rememberance when we face our next spiritual test.
Tony R.
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