TESTED FAITH

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen,” Hebrews 11:1 ESV. Faith is fully revealed only when it has been authenticated by testing. Abraham’s faith faced the ultimate test when God asked him to sacrifice Isaac, his miracle son: ^“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,” Hebrews 11:17 ESV. Of course, God did not want to take away Isaac’s life. He wanted Abraham’s heart. He wanted Abraham to understand trust in God on a whole new level. God had clearly promised Abraham “many descendants,” and this promise could not be fulfilled unless Isaac lived. Abraham knew that God would not lie, so he rested in God’s promises even when God’s command did not make any sense. We all face these moments. LORD, grant me the grace to always obey.