131 | Lay Down Your Isaac

“And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams,” (I Samuel 15:22). Perhaps Abraham felt the meaning of this verse more than anyone.  “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God,” (James 2:23).  Have you ever contemplated what it cost Abraham to be the friend of God?  Abraham believed God and it was imputed unto him as righteousness.  Conceivably there is no greater demonstration of belief than when Abraham willingly obeyed God and laid his son, Isaac, on the altar with the intent of sacrificing him.  But God provided a sacrifice and Isaac was never required of Abraham, (Genesis 22:1-13).  God never wanted Isaac.  He wanted all of Abraham.   Come join Kim in this journey through the scriptures revealing what it means to lay down your Isaac.

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Quotable Kim-isms

“What do you do when the things that God has asked you to do just don’t line up?”

“Do we have the faith to obey God when we can’t see beyond the step?”

“Can your friends and co-workers testify that you believe God?”

“To be the friend of God means we must be willing to be obedient to God.”

“When you stick to the plan God gives you, everything goes according to the plan God gives you!”

“Abraham raised His hand to follow in obedience the Word of the Lord and God provided what He needed to obey.”

“God never wanted Isaac, He wanted all of Abraham.”

“You only have your Isaac because of the goodness of God.”

Mentioned in this Episode

• I Samuel 15:22
• James 2:23
• Genesis 22:1-13 

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