Abraham rises early, splits wood, and sets out for Moriah. Three days of walking with the knowledge of what lies ahead. Isaac carries the wood; Abraham carries the fire and the knife. “Father, where is the lamb?” The question that breaks hearts. Abraham’s answer: “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” Yahweh yireh—the Lord will provide. Abraham speaks faith he doesn’t yet understand. He has no idea how God will provide. He just knows God must. And he keeps walking toward the mountain.

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