“Jesus said to him, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.' But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19:21-22‬ ‭NKJV‬.

‬ “And He said, 'Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.' Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram, and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭22:12-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

God will test your love for Him. When that test comes you need to be ready with your heart. God asked Abraham to sacrifice His one and only son of whom he had been told, in Isaac shall his genealogy be named. Abraham believed in God's goodness, loving kindness, faithfulness, justice and holiness- that he replied no problem God and took His son to sacrifice him. When he was about to do it, in his heart, he had already done it- God stopped him and gave him back his son. Abraham believed God was going to raise Isaac from the dead, which He did figuratively. (Hebrews 11:17-18).

Point of reflection:

The rich young  man above failed the test which Abraham passed. He had a wrong attitude to God which failed to understand  God's attributes- goodness, loving kindness, faithfulness, justice, and holiness. Everything he had, he had been given by God who was then going to give him back multiplied. (Mark 10:29-30). That is why His word says in Proverbs 3:9-10 NKJV: “Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.” He was never going to starve instead His possessions were going to be multiplied further. 

Do you desire to pass His tests? When you are ready-

Prayer of commitment and consecration:

Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I thank you for your faithfulness, goodness, loving kindness, justice and holiness. Thank you that you desire for me the best outcomes for every situations. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ through whom I have access into your presence. Today I acknowledge the risen Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I give you my heart Lord, I set myself apart and consecrate myself to you Lord to seek your will in all I do. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.

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