Hebrews 11:17-19
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.
I’m not sure that I could get into metal detectors, but I think I see the appeal. Purchasing a metal detector allows you to unlock the possible treasures you miss everyday. What if you walked right past a discarded watch, a pioneer artifact, or even a whole lump of gold every day? If only you had eyes to see the riches around you!
Actual metal detectors never find much, but we walk right past incredible riches in the faith daily. Abraham displayed colossal faith in God when he took Isaac to sacrifice, but it wasn’t a faith from nowhere. Abraham had walked with God for 100 years and thought long and hard about the miracle of Isaac’s birth for years and years. He knew God could raise the dead back to life because, in a way, God had done exactly that when He brought Isaac from old Sarah. God has likewise worked in your life. Do you daily consider those riches?
Prayer prompt: Lord, teach me to look for the ways You have served me so I will grow in my trust of You.
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