Day 11 - Genesis 22
Day 11 - Genesis 22
WOW! I've known the story of Abraham's testing since I was a little girl. God tells him to sacrifice his only son, Abraham sets out with Isaac, wood and fire. He gets his son on the alter, raises his knife and then the angel of the Lord stops him and provides an animal for the sacrifice. Then he promises Abraham will be the father of the Israelites.
However, this morning was the first time I have read that story since I've had a son. The emotion and magnitude of the story changes. What Abraham did goes way beyond obedience--love and trust have to be behind that kind of action.
Here's my conclusion from the story:
The closer the intimacy the harder the obedience, but greater is the reward.
(and the joy of the reward far out ways the sacrifice of the obedience)
WOW! I've known the story of Abraham's testing since I was a little girl. God tells him to sacrifice his only son, Abraham sets out with Isaac, wood and fire. He gets his son on the alter, raises his knife and then the angel of the Lord stops him and provides an animal for the sacrifice. Then he promises Abraham will be the father of the Israelites.
However, this morning was the first time I have read that story since I've had a son. The emotion and magnitude of the story changes. What Abraham did goes way beyond obedience--love and trust have to be behind that kind of action.
Here's my conclusion from the story:
The closer the intimacy the harder the obedience, but greater is the reward.
(and the joy of the reward far out ways the sacrifice of the obedience)
posted by Heather @ 6:57 AM
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