APRIL 12

James 2:21-23

ABRAHAM’S FAITH

 Abraham and his wife Sarah looked like what you see in the picture. They had a son at a very old age.How was it possible? 

       
 Abraham’s faith described in the Bible was really extraordinary. When he was 75 years old and childless, God promised him that He would make of him a great nation. Abraham did not have any children but a nation that would come from him would be like the dust of the earth or the stars in the heaven. What does this mean?
 Answer: _______________________________________________

It was simply unbelievable that a nation could come from Abraham! Does God play tricks?

 Abraham and Sarah did have a son – Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah, 90. Look at the picture again and imagine baby Isaac in the wrinkled arms of his parents.

After Isaac was born and before Abraham had any more children, God told Abraham to offer his only son as a burnt offering. What a shock it was to Abraham! But instead of complaining or murmuring under his breath or hiding Isaac, he took Isaac and some wood for the fire with him to the mountain the next day. When Abraham was about to kill Isaac, God stopped him. Abraham, who loved his son, was willing to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham trusted God wholly and obeyed Him. His __________ (unscramble IAFHT) and __________ (unscramble KWOSR) were working together.

While every Christian is saved by grace through faith, the faith must show itself in good deeds. Are your actions pleasing to God? ere are many helpful things you can do for other the people around you. So put what you believe into practice. Love God and love others.

Thought: Why is it important to show our faith by our deeds?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me put my faith into practice. I know it is not easy, but Heavenly Father, that is why I need to always turn to You for strength. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.