We see a glimpse of what Abraham was thinking as he climbed Mount Moriah with his son, Isaac. “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” Abraham didn’t know when or how the sacrifice would be provided. He was faithfully following God’s command to sacrifice Isaac. We forget Isaac could have left at any time as well.
Abraham’s faith was counted to him as righteousness. God spared Abraham and Isaac in the last few moments. Years later on Calvary another son, the Son of God would be sacrificed. There would be no last second intervention. There would also be no complaint. Jesus willingly went to the cross for us. In God’s steadfast love He died for us. Through this act we can see God’s love through all generations. His love truly endures forever.