Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me” (Genesis 22:12).

Text — Genesis 22:11-19

 

Message

The sayings, ‘no cross-no crown’, ‘no pain no gain’, and ‘no test no testimony’ connote   that before greatness comes toils and trials. Most youths today don’t go far enough in enduring and learning from challenges the Lord permits in their lives. Our text reveals Abraham’s recognition of the voice of the Lord requesting an offering of his only son (Isaac) whom he got in his old age. Without any hesitation, he responded positively to this trial of his faith. This earned him a covenanted blessing for posterity.

God wants every Christian youth to triumph in times of test of faith. Life is full of challenges for humanity because the devil and his fallen angels or demons are working day and night to steal, kill and destroy. However, for the believing youth, there is no cause for alarm as the Lord has made provision for our escape in times of persecution and temptation. When you encounter challenges, go through them with Him with an implicit obedience to His Word and you will share the testimony of triumph.

Quote

No test no testimony

 

Challenge

Go through the test with Him and triumph.

 

Prayer for today

Help me Lord, to pass the test of my faith in Jesus’ name.