EARLY THE NEXT MORNING- the difference between father Abraham’s Obedience and Our Obedience

EARLY THE NEXT MORNING- the difference between father Abraham’s Obedience and Our Obedience

In this edition of lessons from stories I want to bring to light the exemplary life that Father Abraham lived as it relates to obedience

It came to pass that after the long-awaited miracle baby of Abraham, the Lord wanted to test the faith of his precious servant. The Bible recalls that God asked Abraham to sacrifice the promised child Issac.

Now before we continue the lesson, I need you to understand certain things about the life of Abraham.

Before this time, notice that he had waited for this promise for decades.

Another thing I want you to realize is that Abraham was not a ‘small boy’ as far as the things of God were concerned.

This was a man who had hosted God himself together with two other entities at a time.

This was the man who had the boldness to negotiate with God as it related to the safety of his nephew, Lot.

Only one thing was lacking in Abraham’s life: he needed a son that will continue his lineage and inherit his wealth.

Why then will God take what he gave you after a long wait? Why will God then promise me something and turn around and ask for this same thing a few years after giving it to me?

It then came to pass that after Isaac was born, the God of heaven came to Abraham with a request: sacrifice your son Isaac to me.

EARLY THE NEXT MORNING- the difference between father Abraham’s Obedience and Our Obedience

Amazingly, the scripture recalls that EARLY THE NEXT MORNING Abraham set out to do what God had told him to do. Gen 22:27

This is where my lesson is coming from: The difference between Abraham’s obedience is that Abraham is prompt when it came to obedience.

Abraham did not go into an analysis mode to try to do the pros and cons of God’s instructions like we do.

Abraham did not consult with his neighbors so that they advise him on the merits and demerits of obeying God’s voice as we do.

I have personally come to realize that one of the reasons why my life is not what it should be is that though I claim Abraham’s blessings are mine, I don’t have the Abraham kind of heart when it comes to OBEYING GOD.

The Abraham kind of obedience is prompt. The Abraham kind of obedience is quick. It is based on faith in the most high God.

My counsel to you this morning is this: Don’t just claim Abraham’s blessings, obey like Abraham.

It reminds me of the King of kings, Jesus Christ himself who said his meat was to do the will of the father and to finish his work. Jn 4:34

It reminds me of Apostle Paul who said to for him to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21

How about Esther who said If I perish, I perish. Esther 4:16

EARLY THE NEXT MORNING- the difference between father Abraham’s Obedience and Our Obedience

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These are all people who at a time in history stood their ground for the course of God and Obeyed him even when it was not convenient for them.

I pray that the next time the Lord is asking us to do something for him, we will not be shaffling our feet and complaining under tone but obey him promptly with faith and love in our hearts for him who first loved us and gave himself for our sake.

God bless you and all the best of the new week.

For the love of God, society, and Young People.

Blessings.

Rev Seth Kunkpe.

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