Monday's Moment

Genesis 22:11-14

¹¹ And the angel of the Lord called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.

¹² And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.

¹³ And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

¹⁴ And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the Lord it shall be seen.

Good morning!

"Tis once again Marvelous Monday; another day we have been blessed to see. Sunday is behind us and only God knows what lies ahead of us. But, one thing is certain, if we lean on Him, we will walk in a straight, upright path.

The story of Abraham as indicated in our focus verses today has always caused me to pause and reflect. This man, Abraham, had waited so long for the son of promise, and then God asked him to sacrifice him on an altar. Yet, the morning after God gave Abraham instructions, we read that he got up early to perform the task. How heavy his heart must have been as he made the journey. But, on he walked because he had full trust in God.

As Abraham raised his hand to slay his son, God stopped him because now He knew just how much Abraham loved Him. Abraham did not simply talk about his love for God but he demonstrated it by being willing to give up his most prized possession - Isaac. 

Some years back, I was blessed to hear Sis. Joan Ewing give a narration of a beautiful poem/song that she wrote. It is absolutely a great complement to this Bible story of Abraham and Isaac, as well as about our willingness to be like Abraham:

Now I know

by Murrell & Joan Ewing

Part One of the Narration

He left his father's land

Boyhood dreams were in the past

He held his son, God's promise,

What more would his Friend ask?

To yonder's mountain, Abram,

Take the fire and take the wood

So, trusting still, they climbed the hill

Knowing that what came

Would come for good

And when the altars were all finished

And the wood was all in place

He looked with love and sadness

Into his young son's face

God has asked this of me

There's no less that I can do

I have withheld nothing

I never dreamed He'd ask for you

And then the wind blew softly

God leaned close and whispered low

If I ever wondered how you love Me

Now I know

Part Two

I had left this world behind me

And my dreams were in the past

But, I held a few choice treasures

What more would my Friend ask?

Go to yonder's mountain

Take the fire and take the wood

So, trusting still, I climbed the hill

Knowing that what would come

Would come for good

When my altar was all finished

And the wood was all in place

I looked with fear and trembling

Into my own face

God, what are you asking

There's no less that I would do

I'm Yours, for whatever

All I have belongs to You

Then the wind blew softly

And my Best Friend whispered low

If I ever wondered how you love Me

Now I know

Part Three

The mansions were all finished 

And the gold was all in place

I looked with awe and wonder 

Into the Lamb's dear face

And then I cast my crown before Him

And bowed myself down low

If I'd ever wondered how He loved me

Now I know

Song

Now I know, now I know

The wondering is all over

And I know

There are times and things and places

That allow Your love to show

And the wondering is all over

And you know

May your Monday be marvelous with The Master. He is truly an awesome God.

If He's willing, I'll be back tomorrow with another spoonful!