I’m currently heading to, in or on my way back from Bolivia. The internet access (along with my time) is a little more sketchy there than here in the States. So I’m re-posting a few of mine and your favorite posts from the last year or so.
PS – There is a new ending to this story…enjoy!
The Perfect House.
To be honest though, it’s been tough sledding. There simply aren’t that many houses in our specific “circle”. It’s enough for us to say to each other and God, “Did we miss You?”Abraham’s long journey.
Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the Lord will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” – Genesis 22:14
This is how the story ends (actually it ends with God further blessing Abraham), but it’s not how it begins.
The story begins with Abraham hearing the call of God and obeying. It continues with a 3 day journey and a long climb up the mountain. It goes on with Abraham tying and laying his miracle son on the altar. It nears it’s end with Abraham lifting the knife, fully intending to bring it down on his son.
The mountain before provision.
What provision are you waiting for? Are you climbing the mountain, sacrifice in tow? God will show up because “on the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”
Update…
God did provide! He provided something, Kia and I weren’t even looking for – something better than what we were “circling”. In April of 2014, Kia reluctantly went on another house tour, walked in the door and immediately knew it was the one.
The journey was longer than expected (but less than 40 years!), but God did indeed provide. We climbed the mountain, and God provided.
Excellent insight. Needed to hear that today. Thanks!
There is nothing better than the right thing at the right time. I’m so glad this was that for you today 🙂
Blessings!