Abraham’s “test” is one of the most beloved stories of the Jewish Scriptures. God tells Abraham to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice, and he complies without any complaint. Once God witnesses Abraham’s trust He commands him to stop and offers a ram instead. We have all heard the story many times and it has been the theme for  many sermons regarding faith. However, do we ever truly apply the lesson to our lives?

Abraham walked with God and expressed absolute faith in  his creator. We all know (or claim) this to be true, but we have  not learned the lesson. I see people everyday that claim they trust in God, but do not  show it in their actions. I can say this without judgement because I have been guilty myself. God has proved to me time and time again that He is with me and leading me. When I have fallen he has picked me up. When I have been in anguish he has comforted me. When I have asked he has answered. Why then do we doubt? Why then do we continually worry and stress about our lives? I myself worry about issues all the time. I have to constantly remind myself that God is in control. I have come to the realization that I stress about aspects of my life that I am not giving up to God. Recently, I have been stressed about my career choices and the realization that the plan I have had for my life is very different from God’s. I know He will be revealing a great deal to me this year, and my job is to be prepared to receive. I feel that I have grown a great deal in this, but it takes continual work.  If we are open to His voice we will hear and act. He is always with us, and He will help when we call. I have been a very stubborn pupil, but I have peace where I had worry. I have faith where I had doubt. I have not had the privilege of physically walk with God, but He moves in my life everyday when I am open. We all should look to the example of Abraham and follow God in faith. In my experience thus far, it has made all the difference.

your brother,

Spencer

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