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Prayer Request: Today's Scripture August 25, 2008

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Today's Scripture *August 25, 2008* (Aug 24, 2008)

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Today's Scripture *August 25, 2008*

Genesis 22:7-8

Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, "My father!" And he said, "Here I am, my son." And he said, "Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?"

Abraham said, "God will provide for Himself the lamb for the burnt offering, my son." So the two of them walked on together.

Why did God ask Abraham to preform human sacrifice?

Pagan nations practiced human sacrifice, but God condoned this as a terrible sin (Leviticus 20: 1-5)

God didn't want Isaac to die, but He wanted Abraham to sacrifice Isaac in his heart so it would be clear that Abraham loved God more than he loved his promised and long awaited son. God was testing Abraham. The purpose of testing is to strengthen our character and deepen our commitment to God and His perfect timing. Through this difficult experience, Abraham strengthened his commitment to obey God. He also learned about God's ability to provide!

Thank You God for Your love and Your amazing provision in our lives.

Help us to be completely obedient to You, Lord.

May we welcome testing as a tool to strengthen us and draw us closer to You.

In Jesus' Name, Amen...

Have a blessed week!

April

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