Genesis 22:12 "Don't lay a hand on the boy!" the angel said. "Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son."
Today, as I was reading this passage, a question came to my mind. Would I be willing to sacrifice my son for the will of God? I believe that physically, it would be very hard to sacrifice Emery. I also don't believe that God would ask me to do it physically. Instead, God may ask that I sacrifice my dreams and aspirations, of what I want for Emery, for the cause of Christ.
Over the past four or five months I have really struggled with this. We moved to Tennessee primarily so that Emery would have a balanced and stable four years of high-school. As I have been looking for opportunities to serve God, every position would require that we move. I have spoken with Emery and he has voiced that he is willing to go where ever I feel lead to go. This doesn't make it any easier on me though.
Today, through a Godly man, I received a message. God wanted me to be willing to sacrifice my son for his will, however I wouldn't have to. God needs to prepare me and my family, where we are now, for what He wants us to do in the future. Right now I am continuing to wait on God and walk forward as He directs.
Scripture reading and analysis from the eyes of a Soldier.
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What an example you are for your son and others! Thanks for sharing! We all need to hear this...
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