Abraham had already walked the hard path of sacrifice and faith, but here he experienced the most excruciating test of his life. Even still, he didn't withhold his only son, and because of his obedience, God told Abraham that through him all the nations of the earth would be blessed.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
What is God asking you to surrender fully to Him—even if it feels costly to let go?
"Over and over again, in order to move forward in his relationship with God, Abraham was called to make a fresh surrender to God. To do so required that he let go, relinquish control, step out on a limb, and trust a God he could not see." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Facing Our Fears, p. 4
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?