There will be idols in your life, there will be things you love more than you should and whether you learn it the easy way or the hard way, you will learn the lesson on Love’s proper hierarchy.
One day, God will put the thing you love the most to the test, just as Abraham was tested with his life and legacy- Isaac, so will you. Because Abraham passed the test, he became the Father of Faith, through his seed, Jesus, all the world is blessed. How about you son? When your test comes, what will your decision be?
I will take the thing you treasure the most, and put your loyalties to the test, obeying your earthly father would cost you your $5 model aeroplane, your pride and joy, something you built, assembled and brought into being. You wouldn’t know this, but should you give it up to me, in return I will give you a remote controlled aeroplane worth a 100 times more, and at the end of the day, you will still get to keep your model aeroplane. What joy does it give me in destroying something that delights you? Does a father take away good gifts from his children to torment them? Would he delight in that? No my son, I only wish to see your willingness in surrendering it. Your desire to please me above yourself. The importance you place on obedience to your father than conceding to the vanities of the flesh.
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