So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14 NIV
Let us be reminded afresh that Abraham’s offering his son Isaac is a picture of the LORD offering His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice for us and all of humanity. The sacrifice of Isaac is a type-a symbol, a picture, a prophecy-of the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary, the sacrifice of God’s very own Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, for the sins of the world. Abraham was asked to give up his most cherished possession to the Lord. He has given up His most cherished possession to humanity. Abraham was asked to sacrifice his own son for the Lord, and the Lord has sacrificed His only Son for us all. Abraham believed that the Lord would raise up his son, if need be. We know He did raise up His own Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. It can even be said that Isaac was as good as dead (sacrificed) in the heart of Abraham during the three days of travelling before the resurrection. The resurrection of both Isaac and Christ took place three days after their death (Genesis 22:5). Isaac was apparently willing to obey God and be sacrificed, for there is no evidence of a struggle. Isaac was obedient to death even as Christ was obedient to death. The ram was provided as a substitute for Isaac; the lamb of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, was provided as a substitute for all of humanity. There is no other substitute, but Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice that there is only one substitute, You!
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You for giving Your one and only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord, as the one and only substitute for dealing with our sin. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Matthew 25:31-46
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