God Himself Will Provide the Lamb
In Genesis 22:1-18 we read of the faith trial Abraham faced when God directed him to sacrifice his son. Abraham had waited 25 years for the fulfillment of the promise that through his offspring the entire world would be blessed, and they would multiply like the sand on the seashore or the stars in the sky. Isaac was born at age 100 and now a few years later the young man and his father were off to make a sacrifice. Isaac carried the wood, but no sacrificial lamb was found.
Isaac noted the lack of the sacrificial lamb and asked his father about it. Abraham’s prophetic response was simply, “The Lord Himself will provide the lamb.” Romans 4 tells us Abraham reasoned that even if God did allow him to plunge the knife into the neck of his son, God had the ability to raise him back to life. What amazing faith and trust! Of course, God stopped Abraham and as he looked up, there was a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. It was the perfect sacrifice at the perfect time!
Your leadership will be full of trials of faith where there is no visible means of deliverance. The storm clouds will surround you, lightening will crackle, and the peals of thunder will rattle the walls. You will fear all is lost. But remember, God is never in a hurry, but always on time. At the perfect time and in a way that brings glory and honor to Him, you will see His answer. Stay the course. Do not give way to fear. Trust Him and His promises.
All who you lead will be looking to you for strength and hope. You must point them to God who promises to deliver in times of trouble. (Psalm 50:15) God Himself will provide the ‘lamb’ you need. Don’t be like Israel who tested God in the desert, and said in their unbelief, “Can God spread of table in the desert?” (Psalm 78:19). Yes, He can! And yes, He did! He will do the same for you as you trust Him. Plead the promises to Him!
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 