Genesis 20-22, Matthew 7:15-29, Psalms 9:1-12, Proverbs 2:16-22
What God said to me – You read about Abraham and wonder how anyone could have that kind of faith. To follow Me the way he did, Abraham had to believe that either I would intervene before he sacrificed his son, or I would raise him from the dead because he trusted My promise that Isaac would be his heir to all the promises I had made to him. What you fail to consider when you read this story is that faith is a gift I give to those I call and as you walk with Me in obedience and trust, your faith matures and grows. Abraham, like you, was saved by grace through faith, not of himself, but it was a gift from Me. So, as you experience various trials and difficulties in your life you don’t need to worry if you’ll have the faith to carry on. If your finances falter or your children rebel or your health fails, you can know that “I AM” with you and I will be faithful to carry out My promises to you. You will be able to trust that all that happens is for your good and My glory because I will be with you encouraging you and lifting you up. Your foundation is built on the rock, so you will stand firm.