Blessings of Obedience

God called Abraham to sacrifice that which was most precious to him; his son Isaac. Of course, the Lord stayed his hand and did not demand the death of Isaac. God was testing Abraham to see if his heart was fully His (Gen 22:12). Because of his obedience, God blessed him. And through him, all the nations (including us) were blessed (Gen 22:18). Who knows what blessings your obedience might bring. Who or what is your Isaac? Are you holding it with an open hand? God does not always demand the sacrifice, but he does seek the sacrificial heart.