Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Word-Filled Wednesday {Genesis 22:7-8}

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Isaac turned to Abraham and said, “Father?”

“Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.
“We have the fire and the wood,” the boy said, “but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?”
 “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together. ~ Genesis 22:7-8

I love the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis. The obedience and faithfulness of Abraham to the LORD is something we all should desire to have. When I read this passage of scripture I often wonder what my faith would have been like if I was given the task. Could I have done it? Could I have killed my child for the LORD? {think about that for a second. wow!!}

But, is that not what our Heavenly Father did for us? He provided the sheep, for us. The sacrifice for our sins. He sent His only Son to die.

Thank you Jesus for the perfect gift of your Son, Jesus! May we all grow to love Him more and more, each and everyday! Thank you for your sacrifice. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

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And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. ~ Revelations 20:12








Posted by A Faithful Journey at 8:20 AM

12 comments:

  1. MelanieJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I was thinking about his yesterday. I love reading through the book of Genesis. I hope that I will feel as motivated in Numbers!

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  2. DawnJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I am your 100th follower!!! WOO HOO! hee hee Ok, back to business...this is one of my favorites from the Bible too...so many things to think about with this! Blessings to you and have a wonderfully blessed WFW!

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  3. KelliJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love this "He provided the sheep, for us. The sacrifice for our sins. He sent His only Son to die." Praise the Lord He provided the sheep. A lamb who would swap our sins for his righteousness!

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  4. HBrummettJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This is so true! I dont know if I could do it!~ It really makes us see just what a HARD and HUGE sacrifice this was! I am stopping by from Seeds of Faith. I am now a follower. (101st follower!) I also have a Fellowship hop today. I'd love for you to link up this great post! http://livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com/2011/01/women-in-word-fellowship-on-wednesday.html Have a great day! ~Heather

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  5. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    It always makes me stop and wonder at Abraham's faith, and realize that I still have so much growing to do! Happy Wednesday, my friend!

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  6. livinginbetweenJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I am so glad He did! It is truly amazing love, just as Abraham's faith is amazing. I wonder at my own ability as well -- to be willing to give such a huge sacrifice . . .

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  7. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is a wonderful post that does make you stop and think. Could you give up your child for the Lord. But this is also a wonderful reminder of the sacrafice that God did for us.Praise God
    New follower

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  8. Alida SharpJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I am so grateful for His sacrifice and that He didn't question what had to be done like I often do.

    Happy Word-filled Wednesday!

    Joy & Blessings,
    Alida

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  9. Hi! I'm Jessica...January 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Found your blog through the blog hop and am now a follower! LOVE your blog! Hope you'll visit me at http://wayneandjessi.blogspot.com and http://theperfectmombiz.blogspot.com!

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  10. loriJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    To live without question...to be faithful in all things...what a great message today for the New Year!

    peace,
    lori

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  11. Crystal RobertsJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wonderful!

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  12. AmydeanneJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    amazing isn't it!
    Great post Amy!

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Word-Filled Wednesday {Genesis 22:7-8}

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Isaac turned to Abraham and said, “Father?”

“Yes, my son?” Abraham replied.
“We have the fire and the wood,” the boy said, “but where is the sheep for the burnt offering?”
 “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together. ~ Genesis 22:7-8

I love the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis. The obedience and faithfulness of Abraham to the LORD is something we all should desire to have. When I read this passage of scripture I often wonder what my faith would have been like if I was given the task. Could I have done it? Could I have killed my child for the LORD? {think about that for a second. wow!!}

But, is that not what our Heavenly Father did for us? He provided the sheep, for us. The sacrifice for our sins. He sent His only Son to die.

Thank you Jesus for the perfect gift of your Son, Jesus! May we all grow to love Him more and more, each and everyday! Thank you for your sacrifice. In Jesus' Name, Amen!

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Linked up at:
iFellowship


And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. ~ Revelations 20:12








Posted by A Faithful Journey at 8:20 AM

12 comments:

  1. MelanieJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I was thinking about his yesterday. I love reading through the book of Genesis. I hope that I will feel as motivated in Numbers!

    ReplyDelete
  2. DawnJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I am your 100th follower!!! WOO HOO! hee hee Ok, back to business...this is one of my favorites from the Bible too...so many things to think about with this! Blessings to you and have a wonderfully blessed WFW!

    ReplyDelete
  3. KelliJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love this "He provided the sheep, for us. The sacrifice for our sins. He sent His only Son to die." Praise the Lord He provided the sheep. A lamb who would swap our sins for his righteousness!

    ReplyDelete
  4. HBrummettJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    This is so true! I dont know if I could do it!~ It really makes us see just what a HARD and HUGE sacrifice this was! I am stopping by from Seeds of Faith. I am now a follower. (101st follower!) I also have a Fellowship hop today. I'd love for you to link up this great post! http://livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com/2011/01/women-in-word-fellowship-on-wednesday.html Have a great day! ~Heather

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    It always makes me stop and wonder at Abraham's faith, and realize that I still have so much growing to do! Happy Wednesday, my friend!

    ReplyDelete
  6. livinginbetweenJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I am so glad He did! It is truly amazing love, just as Abraham's faith is amazing. I wonder at my own ability as well -- to be willing to give such a huge sacrifice . . .

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is a wonderful post that does make you stop and think. Could you give up your child for the Lord. But this is also a wonderful reminder of the sacrafice that God did for us.Praise God
    New follower

    ReplyDelete
  8. Alida SharpJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I am so grateful for His sacrifice and that He didn't question what had to be done like I often do.

    Happy Word-filled Wednesday!

    Joy & Blessings,
    Alida

    ReplyDelete
  9. Hi! I'm Jessica...January 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Found your blog through the blog hop and am now a follower! LOVE your blog! Hope you'll visit me at http://wayneandjessi.blogspot.com and http://theperfectmombiz.blogspot.com!

    ReplyDelete
  10. loriJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    To live without question...to be faithful in all things...what a great message today for the New Year!

    peace,
    lori

    ReplyDelete
  11. Crystal RobertsJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  12. AmydeanneJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    amazing isn't it!
    Great post Amy!

    ReplyDelete

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