A RAM CAUGHT BY ITS HORNS
Today's reading: Genesis 20-23
"Then Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught by its horns in a bush. He took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering on the altar in place of his son." Genesis 22:13 NLT
Abraham was a goat herder. He raised them for food, for sacrifice and for trade.
Let's be safe to say, Abraham had a good eye for what made a good goat--what qualities a doe needed, what character traits a good ram required, if a newly born kid had potential.
That being said, I don't believe Abraham ever saw such a fine ram as he saw caught in the bushes that particular day!
One perfect for sacrifice.
One absolutely right for the job at hand.
One that would take the place of his only son in an act of obedience required of him by God!
Ever been in such a place?
To have 'the check arrive at the time in order that you might pay the bill'?
To have 'a particular someone say a particular statement that allowed you to follow God's particular way'?
To have 'specific doors to close in your face'?
To have 'avenues opened up to you that were never opened before'?
To have the Word of God spoken to your heart at a pivotal moment in your life?
To see God's hand of protection on you at what could only be a God-ordained time?
Where have you seen your 'ram caught in the bush'? What have you seen God do, that only God could have done?
Either you have had one, or two, or you haven't asked for them in your life.
Which is it?
Would you dare to ask God to answer in such a God-sized way? Would you risk looking for the answer you've asked for?
