January 19

Genesis 22-24
God chooses those who have chosen Him, those who are faithful to Him, those who rely upon His faithfulness.  Abraham was just such a one as would be chosen by God.  Did he really know that God would not allow Isaac to be sacrificed?  Maybe, but he was prepared to obey God come what may.  I wonder, are we ready to obey God, regardless of the outcome, not counting the cost or loss?  Can we honestly say that we would sacrifice our child's life for God?  And yet, many sacrifice the lives of their children for far less without even knowing.  When we fail to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, we are sacrificing them on the altar of neglect, and the results can be deadly, reaping eternal consequences!  Oh Lord, be with our parents.  Give them attentive hearts that they might offer their children as living sacrifices to a loving and nurturing Heavenly Father.