Genesis 22: Parents

Surrendering to God's Will: The Ultimate Act of Trust

Genesis 22:2
"Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you."

Picture this: Your child is about to leave for college, taking that major leap into adulthood. The days of holding their hand through every step are over, and it's time to let them navigate their own path. You know it's essential, yet it feels like an insurmountable task. I know both feelings. I've been a kid and felt the sting of leaving my parents, as well as being a parent watching my kids go off.

In Genesis 22, we find Abraham facing a heartrending decision of surrender. God tests him with a request to surrender his cherished son, Isaac. Abraham's response shows us the depth of his faith and willingness to let go, trusting in God's plan.

As parents, we are called to demonstrate this kind of surrender to our children. While we love them deeply, they are ultimately God's children. Teaching them to make their own decisions, guided by their faith in God, is a crucial part of this surrender.

In moments when you have to let go, be it watching your child take their first steps into kindergarten or seeing them off to college, remember Abraham's willingness to surrender Isaac. Show your children that trusting God often means surrendering control, secure in the knowledge that God's plans, although sometimes perplexing, are always for our good.