DCLM Higher Everyday 7 December 2025 — Time Of A Tough Test
DCLM Higher Everyday 7 December 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Time Of A Tough Test
Topic: Time Of A Tough Test
Text: Genesis 22:1-10
1And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.
3And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
Key Verse: “And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together” (Genesis 22:8).
Message
In a time of great challenge and deep test of our faith, we find an inspiring story to keep us strong in our text. This recounts the story of Abraham, a faithful servant of God, who was faced with a truly demanding test. God called upon Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, as a test of his unwavering faith. This was undoubtedly a perplexing request and a time of immense trial for Abraham. However, despite the weight of this command, Abraham remained resolute and trusted in God’s plan.
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As Abraham and Isaac journeyed to the location for the sacrifice, Isaac became curious about the absence of a lamb. Not frightened, Abraham replied his son with unwavering conviction that God would make the provision for the lamb sacrifice. As a reward for Abraham’s unwavering faith, God provided a ram, sparing Isaac’s life and reaffirming His faithfulness. This story teaches us that even in our toughest trials and uncertain times, we must remain steadfast in our faith and trust in God’s plan. Abraham’s belief in God’s provision is a powerful example for us today.
Quote: Abraham remained resolute
Challenge: Remain steadfast in your faith.
Prayer for today: Oh God, give me the grace to believe that you are with me in all my trials.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
