Hebrews 11:17-19
19 [Abraham] considered that God was able even to raise [Isaac] 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 lost watch, an ancient artifact, or even real 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. In the story our verse references, Abraham displayed amazing faith in God when he tried to sacrifice Isaac, but it wasn’t a faith from nowhere. Abraham had thought long and hard about the miracle of Isaac’s birth. He knew God could bring life from death because, in a way, God had done exactly that when 90 year old Sarah gave birth to Isaac. Do you ponder God’s work in your life?
Prayer prompt: Lord, teach me to look for the ways You have served me so I will grow in my trust of You.