By Faith: When Testing Comes

This powerful exploration of faith through Abraham's most difficult test invites us to confront an uncomfortable truth: God doesn't always align with our expectations of who He should be. Drawing from Hebrews 11:17-19 and Genesis 22, we're challenged to examine what happens when God asks us to surrender the very promises He gave us. Abraham waited 25 years for Isaac, only to be asked to sacrifice him as a teenager. This wasn't just about obedience—it was about transformation. Pastor Will reveals that testing exposes what's truly in our hearts, not for God's benefit, but for ours. We learn that spiritual maturity doesn't come from comfortable Christianity but from enduring trials that refine us like gold in fire. The distinction between knowing about God and truly knowing God personally becomes crystal clear. When everything seems to contradict God's character, when His requests seem impossible, we face a choice: will we conclude that God is able, even when we can't see the outcome? This isn't ancient history—it's our story too, whether we're wrestling with loss of identity, broken relationships, or promises that seem to slip away. The testing isn't meant to destroy us but to rebuild our understanding of who God truly is.