Genesis 22
Abraham faith in God is stunning. Being willing to offer your son's life as a sacrifice is quite amazing. (A side note. God never required human sacrifice in scripture. The Israelites were surrounded by many other people whose gods required human sacrifice. Ancient Jewish people used this story to teach their children that God would did not want human sacrifice.) Abraham arrives at the spot but an angel speaks from heaven at just the right moment. I can only imagine how much relief Abraham felt in that moment. The depth of Abraham's faith was obvious. He was willing to submit everything to God. Are there places in your life where you hold back from God?
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