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Today’s scripture reading:
It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when
God was testing him. Abraham, who had received God’s promises, was ready to
sacrifice his only son, Isaac, even
though God had told him, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will
be counted.”
Abraham reasoned that if Isaac died, God was able to bring him
back to life again. And in a sense, Abraham did receive his son back from the
dead.
Hebrews 11:17-19
Today’s
devotional:
The Lord doesn’t
offer us tremendous spiritual experiences simply so we may boast or witness
something marvelous. Instead, He uses them to foster genuine faith. They are
part of His unique process for maturing us as disciples of Jesus.
God gives us
spiritual highs for several reasons: to unveil Himself in a fresh way, to
prepare us for the valley, and ultimately to teach us obedience. The lessons we
learn from Him in those special moments of peak revelation are intended to
carry us through harder times. Then we can look back and remember what He
taught on the mountaintop.
But this means that
when the Lord gives us a glimpse of glory, we can expect to be tried later. If
we fail, He’ll test us again. And He will keep testing until the trials become
triumphs in our life. Every pupil must be put to the test, and those who obey
bring honor to God’s name.
An exceptional
spiritual encounter with Jesus Christ is intended to encourage our growth,
deepen our intimacy with God, and develop obedience. It is also designed to
enhance our motivation to serve the Lord with all our heart, giving ourselves
without reservation for His work and His glory.
Treasure each and
every thing God teaches you in your prayer closet—during times of profound
worship, in a moment of deep devotion, or when you’re all alone, listening and
intimately conversing with Him. Every moment of your life is ripe for growth
and spiritual maturity. If you let the Lord shape you and lead you on the path
of obedience, He’ll take you to even greater heights.
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