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Abraham’s Testing (Genesis 22)

the testing of God

Genesis 22:1-2 (NIV) says:

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain I will show you.”

When did God test Abraham? “Some time later”.

The testing of God never comes when you expect it to. But it does come.

After the highs of victory and the beauty of the journey through life, just when you don’t expect it, “some time later” the testing of the Lord will come.

“Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied

What does God first call? He calls Abraham by name.

The testing of God always begins with self. God wants your life FIRST and giving our life wholeheartedly to God is what is required to be a follower of Jesus. That is why Jesus says “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”

Before God tests any other part of your life, first He will test the core of your affections, desires and loyalty. Why? Because He knows, if He doesn’t have ALL of you, He really doesn’t have anything of you.

“Then God said”

Once God has established your obedience and willingness to wholeheartedly follow Him, you are ready for the next test. The challenge is one that never ends, your maturing.

Call it your education, your growth, your process of change – as a Christian disciple, you can expect it. This side of eternity God is never satisfied with you, nor is His love for you so shallow, as to not continually use situations, circumstance, problems and people to shape, mould and mature you more and more into the image of His son.

PRAYER: Lord, I give you my life. It’s yours Lord. I say ‘Here I am I’m yours’. Shape me, mould me, make me more and more like Jesus. I know your way is the best way for my life and I choose it Lord. I trust you and I love you, Amen.

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5 Great Bible Reading Plans to Give Your Devotions a Lift

Five Great Bible Reading Plans

bible reading plans edevotionalIf you want to hear the voice of God the best place to start is the Word of God. And the best way to read the Word of God is on a consistent, daily basis. To do that, I would recommend using a Bible Reading Plan.

There are many possible ways to read the bible and there are many possible plans for doing this. You may already have a means of reading the bible that works well for you. But if you don’t, if your commitment has waned recently, I would suggest taking on one of the following reading plans to rebuild some day in and day out consistency in the Word.

[Read more…] about 5 Great Bible Reading Plans to Give Your Devotions a Lift

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12 Words for 2012

Welcome to a NEW Year!

This morning the Lord Jesus has been speaking to me out of His Word about the coming year 2012. I believe He delights in speaking to us and bringing His perspective into our lives. What a wonderful Father we have!

As He spoke and brought revelation to my heart I was encouraged to write down what He was saying as a guideline for the coming year. I had a time of prayer asking the Lord how He wanted me to apply these things in the coming year. I was moved by deep gratitude as I saw not only the challenge ahead, but also the Grace that He has given us to enable us to fulfil His plans in our lives.

Part of that challenge the Lord laid before me was to share part of this Word for 2012 with you.

I believe it is a Word that is going to bring release, breakthrough and greater alignment in my life to His purposes for me and my family. I am expecting a shift and change in certain areas of my life in 2012. I am determined to let His Word and promises fuel my prayer life in 2012 like never before. [Read more…] about 12 Words for 2012

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