the Chosen People

Episode 27

Abraham Sacrifices Isaac

Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac shows deep faith and God’s provision.

Could you trust God with everything, even your deepest love? Abraham did. When God asked him to sacrifice Isaac, the son he’d waited for, Abraham’s heart must have been torn. Yet, he obeyed, trusting that God’s plan, though unseen, was good. Just as Abraham prepared to carry out this unthinkable act, God provided a ram, revealing His faithfulness in a powerful way. Abraham’s faith reminds us that God sees beyond what we can understand. Hebrews 11:1 teaches us that true faith is grounded in hope and trust, even when the outcome is unclear. In our lives, God calls us to trust Him with our dreams, relationships, and challenges, believing He will provide. Today, let’s seek to hold faith like Abraham, resting in God’s promise to guide, protect, and supply exactly what we need.

AUTHOR

Yael Eckstein

As President and CEO of The Fellowship, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson. Prior to assuming her present role, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development and Ministry Outreach. With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael has the rare distinction of being a woman leading one of the world’s largest religious charitable organizations.