Walking by Faith

"Stay here with the donkey; the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you."                     Genesis 22:5   NKJV 

Abraham was devoted to his son Issac; he was the result of the promise that God had given to him - his own son. There had been much debate about the possibilities of Sarah becoming pregnant at her age. Initially, she had thought it quite funny. In fact, the Angel of the LORD had rebuked her when he stood before Abraham to announce the promise of a son. Sarah had laughed and he had heard her, even though she tried to deny it, he replied to her, 'No, but you did laugh.' (Gen 18:12-15)

When Issac was born to them, he was such a blessing. As time went on, one day God spoke to Abraham about sacrificing Issac to Him. We don't know how Abraham felt about this but, what we do know, is he was walking in faith. They went out one particular morning and Abraham left the donkey with the men who had gone with them. As he left, he said something quite profound: "Stay here with the donkey; the lad and I will go yonder and worship, and we will come back to you." (Gen 22:5). This was quite a strange thing to say, if he was going to sacrifice his own son. But, what it demonstrates is, Abraham's amazing faith in God. He knew that he had to make the sacrifice, but he also knew that they would both be returning to the men, later on.

Just look at the faith of Abraham as written in Romans 4:17-21:

17(as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;  18who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.”  19And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.  20He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,  21and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.  22And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”

We are all called to walk by faith, not by what we can see (2 Cor 5:7). This faith was not only for Abraham. He was no different from you and I. He made mistakes - big ones, but, God honoured him and He will you as well. 

Today, what are you standing on faith for? If God is in it, don't give up, it will come or happen. But God cannot be rushed. We must let Him go at His own pace. No amount of manipulation is going to speed Him on.

Take a look at the highlighted areas in Romans and apply these to your own walk of faith. Sharpen your skills and don't doubt for a moment. Remember, believe and receive - doubt and be without. Keep pressing on, you're doing great!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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