MARCH 7, Genesis 22:1-9; Galatians 3:6-8

Sometimes when you get into trouble and difficulties, your faith is tested. Will you still trust God under trying times?

Can you think of any men and women in the Bible whose faith was tested by God?

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Why is there testing of their faith? God tries His people to prove whether they mean what they say. Would Abraham continue to trust in God no matter what happens? God had a test for him. It was the hardest test anyone could face – sacrifice his own son! Would Abraham pass the test?  Think of how long he waited to have a child! Think of how much he must have loved Isaac! He was the only son Abraham had left, as Ishmael had been sent away. No doubt it would have been easier for Abraham to kill himself than to sacrifice his own dear son. But Abraham obeyed God.

Abraham and his son Isaac, climbed up the mountain. Isaac, having noticed that they had not brought any animal with them, asked his father why they had not brought anything for the sacrifice. Abraham, the man of great faith, then answered with confidence, “God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.”

When you are tested, you must pray and ask God for help. Trust Him and do not rely on yourself. Some Christians blame God for ‘bad’ things happening to them and turn away from God. No ‘bad’ thing can befall God’s people. Everything that happens to you is always for your good, to build up your faith and to make you a stronger Christian.

Thought: May you be a child of faith!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to trust You always, whatever the problems I may have. When my faith is put to the test, help me to pass! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.