Three Stages in our Walk with God

By: Jesse James R. Toyhorada, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Three times the Bible says, “Abraham lifted his eyes.” They represent three stages in our walk with the Lord:

1. When God reveals Himself to us.

“Then the Lord appeared to him ... as he was sitting in the tent door ... So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three (angels) were standing by him; and when he saw them, he bowed himself to the ground and said, ‘Do not pass on by your servant.’” (Gen. 18:1-3)

These are moments in our life when we meet the Lord, fall at His feet, and say, “I need you. Do not pass by me.”

2. When God points us in the right direction.

“Abraham lifted his eyes and saw the place of sacrifice.” (Gen. 22:4)

God was calling on him to offer Isaac, the son he loved dearly. What is God asking of you today? Say “Yes”, and you will never regret it

3. When God provides in ways that amazes us.

“Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and here ... was a ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham ... offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son.” (Gen. 22:13)

Before there was a ram on sight, before they reached the place of sacrifice, Abraham said, “God will provide” (Gen. 22:8). Faith declares, “Before I have a need, God has already put in place a divine supply.” We note that Abraham said, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided” (Gen. 22:14). When we are where God wants us to be, He will meet our every need.