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Sacrifice The Promise

18 Apr

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Bible Reading: Genesis 22:1-14

Focus Verse: Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2

God: “Release your grasp”

Me: “But God, You said…”

God: “Release your grasp”

Me (ANGRY): Why would you show me a promise and then tell me to release it… I’m tired…Tired of waiting… I never asked for this… Everything You instructed me to do, I did… I trusted You…

This was a conversation between God and myself one evening while watching a sermon online. Instantly, tears began to fall from my eyes. I was devastated.

Back in 2013, God had revealed to me one of His promises for my life, and since then, the promise has been confirmed, through His word, multiple dreams I had, and other people. After going back and forth in my mind for a while, pondering if indeed the promise would come, I finally pushed my fears and doubts out, received the promise and was ready to walk into it! And then this happened…

What do you do when the very thing that God promised you, He turns around and requests you to sacrifice? God has so many amazing blessings and promises that He desires to release to His people. But like Abraham, He desires to see where your heart is first. Before He releases the promise, He has to know that you love Him, the promise giver, more than you love the promise.

Often times, as Christians, we can make idols out of God’s promises. The promise of a new home, a successful business or career, a family, starting a new ministry; all of those things are nice, but when we place them above God, we pervert them, and begin to worship things that were never designed to be worshipped.

Has God been calling you to a posture of surrender? Have you created idols out of some of His promises? Has He shown you a promise and now requesting you to surrender it back to Him?

Prayer: Father, thank you for speaking directly to my heart. I love you and I never want to place anything above You, even the promises that You show me. Give me the courage to surrender everything to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

13 Comments Filed Under: Breakfast Bites, Daily Devotionals Tagged With: confirmation, God promise, promise, sacrifice, trust

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  1. Allen says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Wow! Awesome word Tiffani!

    Reply
  2. Steph says

    April 18, 2016 at 11:27 am

    At times I believe that we know that we have to make the sacrifice but don’t want to out of fear. We are spiritual hoarders, we want to hold on because God has given us a promise. However you are right he wants our hearts to be on fire for him. Thank you for this devotional and prayer, it’s a wonderful way to start my week.

    Reply
    • Brittney says

      April 18, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      This was right on time Tiff!!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Tiffani says

        April 18, 2016 at 2:59 pm

        Praise God, I’m so glad it blessed you!

        Reply
  3. Asia Star says

    April 18, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    What a word… I so needed this!!! And now, I shall move forward.

    Reply
    • Tiffani says

      April 18, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Amen, keep moving sis!

      Reply
  4. Marcie says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Amen!! Great word!! We must surrender all!! So proud of you too!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tiffani says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks boo!

      Reply
  5. Alexis says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    So true!! This was awesome!! Thank You for that!! Can’t wait for more!!

    Reply
  6. Chiereme says

    April 18, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Didn’t expect it, needed it, cryed over it, LOVED IT!!
    Glad to see you ‘making’ your dreams come true!

    Looking forward to more posts!

    Best,

    Chiereme

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    • Tiffani says

      April 19, 2016 at 3:31 am

      So glad it blessed you Chiereme!

      Reply
  7. Corey says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    We can make our own plans but the Lord gives the right answer.

    $.2016.$

    Reply
  8. Julianne says

    April 21, 2016 at 7:40 am

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