Genesis 22:10
“Then Abraham reached out his hand
and took the knife to slaughter his son.”
100-year-old Abraham and his teenage son walked for three days to offer a sacrifice to God. Abraham knew that the sacrifice was to be his son, the hope of his dreams. At the end of the three day walk, Abraham tied up Isaac, placed him upon the altar. He reached out his hand and took a knife to slaughter his son.
There is no doubt that Abraham’s hand trembled as he held the knife, but it did not tremble from indecision. He fully intended to obey. He lifted the knife because his heart belonged to God, even when his understanding did not. Heaven saw the moment differently.
God knew the ram was waiting. Abraham did not! In this story Abraham’s faith was measured not by intentions but by the steps he actually took.
So it is with us. God weighs our choices, not our plans. Faith becomes real when it moves from thought to action.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested prayer: Father, shape my faith into action. Give me courage to obey and honor You with every choice I make.