Summer Series wk. 4: Abraham believed God 6.15.25

Title: Abraham Believed God
Main Scriptures: Hebrews 11:17–19, Genesis 22:1–19
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Abraham Believed God

Father’s Day Reflections on Faith, Obedience, and Legacy

On Father’s Day, we looked at the life of Abraham—a man called to walk by faith in some of the most challenging moments imaginable. In a world where fatherhood often comes without a clear manual, Abraham’s story reminds us that the most important guide we have is the Word of God.

From the moment a child is born, a man becomes something new—a father. That calling is sacred, heavy, and deeply spiritual. You don’t ease into it; it begins in an instant. And like Abraham, every father is called to lead with courage, to step into the unknown, and to believe that God is faithful, even when nothing makes sense.
In Genesis 22, Abraham faces the ultimate test of faith: God asks him to offer his beloved son, Isaac, as a sacrifice. It’s a moment that shakes us. But in Hebrews 11:17–19, we get insight into Abraham’s heart—he believed that God could raise Isaac from the dead if necessary. Abraham trusted that the same God who made the promise was strong enough to keep it.

What Can We Learn from Abraham?

1. Faith Requires Action
   Abraham didn’t just believe with his mind—he walked in obedience. When God said “Go,” he went. When God promised a son, he waited (even when it took 25 years). When God asked for the unthinkable, he trusted.
2. Fatherhood Is a Call to Surrender
   Whether you're holding a newborn or guiding a teenager, fatherhood means laying down comfort, control, and your own plans for the sake of someone else. Abraham was willing to give back the very thing he waited decades to receive—because he knew his son ultimately belonged to God.
3. God Provides
   In the final moments of Genesis 22, Abraham looks up and sees a ram caught in the thicket. God had provided the substitute. That ram foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice—Jesus Christ—given for all of us. The gospel is woven throughout Abraham’s story.
4. Your Obedience Shapes Your Legacy
   Abraham's faith didn't just bless his life—it shaped generations. Your faith as a father may not make headlines, but it will build the foundation of your home. God has entrusted you with a role that no one else can fill. No one else can be “Dad” to your children. That’s your calling.

Men of God:

Whether you're a dad, a grandfather, a mentor, or a man preparing for the road ahead—this truth stands: Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. Not because he was perfect, but because he trusted the One who is.

The same is true for us. True manhood and fatherhood are impossible apart from God. But when we surrender, obey, and trust Him—He works through us in powerful, lasting ways.
Don’t wait until you have all the answers. Step out. Work while you wait. Trust the promise. And when the moment comes, look up—God will provide.