Fearlessly feared God
Fearlessly feared God
"Abraham reached out and took the knife to kill his son. Just then an angel of GOD called to him out of Heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!Yes, I'm listening. "Don't lay a hand on that boy! Don't touch him! Now I know how fearlessly you fear God; you didn't hesitate to place your son, your dear son, on the altar for me." (Gen.22.10-12)
What one is willing to give up or put up with is a prove of how much one loves. Abraham's faith was proven and his obedience was not left out. God wanted to see how far Abraham was willing to go for him. Sometimes, it is not the act that God is after, but the willing, should it come to that.
Once God saw that Abraham was willing to sacrifice his dear son Isaac, He knew Abraham had passed the obedience test.
What are you willing to give up for God?
Abraham's obedience was rooted in his fear of God. Little wonder the text says Abraham fearlessly feared God. In other word, he held nothing higher than God. That means he was willing to choose God over and above every other thing. God was priority. God was valuable. God was esteemed.
Who is God to you?
The Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. (Acts.5.29 KJV)
Good day,
Have a great day today,
Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Mr. Lift)
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