Genesis 22:1-19
In the King James Version, God will provide Himself. In the NASB, God will provide for Himself.
The responsibility here is God’s not man’s. God will provide what we need and what He needs. He provided the ram in the thicket to spare Isaac. The sacrifice was unto the Lord. Because Abraham was obedient--- willing to sacrifice his only son---God promised to greatly bless him (v. 17). In his seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed (v. 18). The Jewish people---the tribe of Israel have been known as the keepers of the knowledge. The knowledge of God. Through them all the people of the world will one day know God.
So are you willing to sacrifice to the Lord what is nearest and dearest to your heart? What is God asking you for in obedience? It may not be your firstborn son---but would you be willing to give him to the Lord---so that he could serve the Lord as a missionary---a pastor—or just as a lay servant. Be willing to prepare your son(s) and daughter(s) to serve the Lord that their sacrifice of time and talents would be pleasing to the Lord. The Lord will provide (v.13).
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