Daily Delight

Can you imagine what Abraham felt like when God asked him to sacrifice his precious and only son? A son he had waited for so long to have? He must have been stunned, and undoubtedly heartbroken!Yet, even in this moment, when defeat seems inevitable, Abraham trusts in the Lord and has faith. He molds obedience to God for Isaac to see, and Isaac trusts the word of his father enough to follow his instructions. (Gen. 22:8)Abraham and Isaac did not know God's plan, but they trusted He was in charge- and in charge He was! Once Abraham demonstrates his obedience, God provides a substitute in order to spare Isaac and tells Abraham he will have descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky. (Gen. 22:17-18)Friend, where do you go when you are feeling anxious? Do your actions reveal you believe there is a God who has enough grace for you? (2 Cor 12:9, 1 Cor 9:8) Or, do they reveal you are just going to trust in yourself and try to be better next time?God is omniscient. He is the God who holds all knowledge. He already knew Abraham feared Him and it was counted to Him as righteousness. God uses this encounter on the mountain to reveal to Abraham that He is the faithful one and the ultimate provider. (Gen. 22:14)The story of Abraham and Isaac is a sweet foretelling of the life of Christ. The Lord did not simply spare His only son, but literally gave him up- for us. This is how we know He will be faithful to us, that He is for us! (Romans 8:31-32)If God will provide His only son, whom He loves, how much more will He not give you? What good thing will He withhold from you?It may not be what you expect, it may not be what you hope, but it WILL be good.God’s faithfulness is greater than your doubts. Praise the Lord! 

About the Author

Caroline Medlin

Caroline is a 22 year old who is currently wrapping up her undergrad degree in Public Relations and Graphic Design.  Originally from Atlanta, GA, she currently lives in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. She firmly believes that we grow by beholding the glory of Jesus through studying His Word and is deeply passionate about seeing women grow deeper in their love for the Lord by teaching them to grow deeper in their knowledge of God.

Caroline loves intentional conversations, studying theology, being barefoot and anything on the water. In her free time you can find her with watercolors, an old book or hiking mountains with her Australian Shepherd, Jack, fondly named after Laura Ingall Wilder's dog.

Ephesians 2:13  and Isaiah 53:5 have become two verses she goes back to often in he walk with the Lord. They sum up the beauty of the Gospel and is a faithful reminder of who I am in Christ because of the cross! Isaiah 53:5, "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed." Ephesians 2:13, "But now in Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ."

You can find her on Instagram here and check out her blog, The Grace Scripts here.