“…he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, ‘My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering…” – Genesis 22:7-8 (KJV)
Abraham tested his limits by faith. He first used obedience. He showed God that he understood faith when he waited for his son, Issac, despite the time it took for God’s promise to materialise. When God gives us an assignment, know for sure more will be added, something even greater and better than the previous; and this pattern will continue once we remain in Him. Thus, patience, trust, and the unparalleled desire to obey are prerequisites in the kingdom of God.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” while Verse 6 says, “…believe that He [God] is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Friends, faith is not wishful thinking; it is spiritual substance. It takes what God has promised – though not yet visible – and treats it as real, solid, and dependable. Faith stands in the present with the confidence of the future already secured. It sees what eyes cannot, because it trusts the character of the God who cannot lie.
Testing your limits by faith shows how much confidence you have in your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the One who rose from the dead on the third day. This testing at times makes a person think you are insane, and you may come under all kinds of attacks because they cannot understand your beliefs and actions. Abraham demonstrated this faith. Are you willing and able to pursue this test to build your testimony?
I understood God is real when, looking back at the little assignments He gave me, I saw that He was preparing the table before me, right in the presence of my enemies. From that time, I held on to His promises, especially where He promises that He will never leave me nor forsake me and He is my Helper (Hebrews 13:5-6).
This gave me hope. My faith grew. I became fearless. I know that once I uphold God, He will not put me to shame. I feel His power. Praise His holy name!
Read: Psalm 66:16; Mark 5:19
Bible Reading Guide: Psalm 35:19-28; Luke 3:1-22; Numbers 9:15-23; Numbers 10; Numbers 11:1-3