Faith is releasing our most treasured possession without being angry or irreverent

Most of us would feel angry towards God if our most treasured possession is taken from us. Some having lost a job, an ability due to sickness, or a loved one still harbor a sublime anger towards God. Before God entrusted Abraham with the blessing of innumerable descendants and a heavenly city, Abraham had to be found by God to be fully reverent in submission to Him. Having offered up Isaac, the Angel of the Lord said to him, “Now I know that you fear God…” Genesis 22:12. God did not force Abraham into sacrificing Isaac. In fact, Abraham willingly and reverently offered up Isaac without a murmur. Once God finds us fully and reverently submitted to Him, He entrusts us with great authority and makes us a blessing to the world. Isaac also learned an invaluable lesson from his father on that day – the virtues that lead to great blessings are trust and the fear of God.