Teaching
When God Takes Away What We Depend On
God calls His people to surrender anything that has become more important than Him and to place their ultimate dependence upon Him.
Scripture
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.
Truth
God calls His people to place their ultimate dependence upon Him rather than allowing anything else to take His rightful place.
Insight
- Abraham was tested in the area of what was most precious to him, revealing whether his trust ultimately rested in God.
- Something good can become spiritually dangerous when it takes the place that belongs to God.
- Surrender means being willing to place what we love in God's hands rather than allowing it to control our trust.
- God desires our hearts rather than merely our possessions, abilities, relationships, or outward service.
- Dependence upon God requires trusting Him even when we cannot see what He is doing.
Application
- Examine what occupies the greatest place in your heart.
- Surrender people, possessions, plans, and ambitions to God.
- Do not allow a good gift to become more important than the Giver.
- Trust God with what you cannot control.
Related Scriptures
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