Genesis 22:9-19
In the life of every child of God, there will come a season when the faith they claim to have in Him, will be tested. Throughout the Bible, you can read about the lives of men and women from the Old, and New Testaments, who proved their allegiance to the Father, through their lifestyles. Abraham proved that he feared God, by not withholding his only son from Him. When commanded by God to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, the “father of faith” did not hesitate to do as the Lord had spoken. King David made a few MAJOR mistakes during his reign as ruler of Israel, but he never allowed his errors, nor his fame and fortune to cause him to turn away from the God who supplied all his needs. Of all those in Scripture, who were selfless, and willingly sacrificed all, so that the will of God could be accomplished, none can compare to Jesus, who gave His very life, so mankind could be redeemed.
Abraham, king David, and Jesus Christ, all knew that their lives only had purpose, when lived fulfilling the will of God. Even when faced with opportunities to turn away from God’s seemingly hard instructions, in favor of taking a more uncomplicated route, these great men allowed God’s will and purpose to supercede all else that would have eventually caused major issues in their personal lives, and in God’s divine order of things. But, God knows who He can trust, and has confidence in them to not rob Him of His glory.
Can God trust you with hard instructions? Are there things in your life so valuable, that you wouldn’t give them up, so that God’s will could be accomplished through your life? Would you be willing to sacrifice time, money, or even disassociate yourself from those you love, in order to fulfill God’s will? These may be hard questions to answer, but in this life, the only things that matter, are what God says matters. If you place anything in this earth before God, then I hate to tell you but, your love for God is superficial. While your profession of love to God may appear true, after further examination, that love will never be revealed.
Keep your chin up… it’s easier to see Heaven that way,
Ell
Ell's Daily Inspirations 
Amen! “If you place anything in this earth before God, then I hate to tell you but, your love for God is superficial.” Brother Ell, you speaking nothing but the truth and telling it like it is. The “Hard Truth” should help you to put things in the right Christian perspective. You will know how deep your is love for God, if you are still able to give glory after you lose your job, face a heartbreak, suffering through sickness or simply just dont get your way. Not putting our disappointments, struggles, insecurities, afflictions, grief and more before the Lord is key. Because it does not allow the sorrows and pain in our heart to hinder our praise and trust in the Lord over every temporary and superficial thing. So Brother Ell, thank you for this wonderful lesson. To God be All the Glory! He is so worthy!!💖🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽💖
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To God be all the glory!!!
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