In our lives as Christians, we often overlook God's purpose for trials, testing, difficulties, among other challenges He may bring our way. One of the greatest challenges in all of Scripture is found in Genesis 22 when Abraham was tested by God to give His son, Isaac, in sacrifice. It's clear Abraham never lost his trust even in the midst of pain of potential loss. And after God's provision of a ram for the sacrifice, Abraham looked back and labeled what took place as victory of God's deliverance. This Monday Starter devotional comes from a sermon by a famous minister in his time, Alexander MacLaren. MacLaren noted some worthwhile actions and reflections we can take in our own lives to help us view our own trials, temptations, etc. in a different and more positive way. Listeners will be greatly encouraged by what this episode offers!

The material from this episode comes from an excellent devotional for daily reading noted below. It is highly recommended for listeners to purchase one and put on their reading list!

Wallis, Diana. 2001. Take Heart: Daily Devotions with the Church’s Great Preachers. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications.

Theme song "Holy Is the Lord" is used by permission of songwriter/performer, Pastor Steve Hereford, of the Changed By Grace Church in Jacksonville, FL. His inspirational Scripture songs may found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, among many other webstream apps and websites.

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