[Discoveries] 01-24-08 Holy logic -- Hebrews 11:19

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/*Abraham reasoned ... -- Hebrews 11:19*/

Abraham was given an impossible assignment -- to sacrifice his son, 
Isaac, the child of promise. After waiting 100 years, Abraham finally 
had a son -- Isaac -- the name means laughter. But it appeared that God 
was going to take all laughter away.

Abraham obeyed. We all know the story. He raised the knife to slay his 
son, and God called to him, "Abraham! Abraham! Do not lay a hand on the 
boy ..."

But before that moment, when Abraham knew nothing but the command and 
character of God, what did he do?

He reasoned.

Nothing made sense, but somehow God must be true to Himself. He could 
not promise and then not fulfill. Somehow God would find a way, even if 
it meant bringing Isaac back from the dead.

Abraham's logic didn't predict the future. But it did make room for his 
faith.

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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