Isaac’s Trial, A Father’s Test

Everything can change has been my theme since the criminal trial was set for the person who made the mistake of falling asleep at the wheel and hit Isaac while he was training for a bicycle race before school on March 20th. God has quietly been asking, “Will you part with your treasure?” What will I give up to hold on to my dreams? Instead of hesitating I should throw it all away and run to my Heavenly Father! For I was saved so that I may be set free, free from leaning on myself, free from the chains of sin that have seemingly latched on. Am I afraid of my state of being if I give all to God? I thought I did give all to God, it’s funny how as we give of ourselves more is required as if we are being led somewhere. Does God call me to hoard or feed the poor? Will I come into the light with joyful obedience or will I reserve pieces of my heart for my own purposes and remain hidden behind this fig leaf? Like Abraham with Isaac I too am hoping God will provide as He did that day with a ram caught in the thicket. The overwhelming sense inside is telling me to just let go. Lord, lead me this day. I know to hear you clearly I must come into Your presence with open hands, leaving my pile of trinkets, knowingly sacrificing my stuff for real treasure. You sent your Son to die so that I may have communion with You; my life is in You alone. Meet me Lord as I step out in faith and show my boys that You are the hero we all are looking for. My God is a strong tower and to Him will I run!