The 'Isaac test'

In Gen 22 we read of a significant test of Abraham's faith.

He was asked to sacrifice Isaac. Isaac was his only son (and at his age, with few prospects of more). Isaac was thus the expected means by which the Gen 12 of a great nation would be realised. In earthly terms, he was also the expected means by which Abraham’s name would endure.

Abraham is thus asked to surrender that which is most precious to him. Would he submit to God at this greatest test, or would he give all but this one thing and in doing so make an idol of it and push the Lord to second place?

The test of our faith is whether we will surrender that which we treasure most to the will of God.

The ‘one thing’ will vary from individual to individual.

For Abraham it was Isaac. For the rich young man of the Gospels it was his wealth.

What is my ‘one thing’? Will I surrender it?