Abraham and Isaac

A long time ago, there lived a man named Abraham who loved God very much. God had given Abraham a wonderful gift — a son named Isaac. Abraham loved Isaac more than anything in the whole world, and Isaac loved his father too.

Abraham had learned to trust God with all his heart. He believed that God was always good and always kind, and that God had a good plan, even when Abraham didn’t understand everything.

One day Abraham and Isaac went on a long walk together, up a tall mountain. Isaac carried the wood, and Abraham carried everything they needed. As they walked, Isaac asked, “Father, where is the lamb for our gift to God?” Abraham smiled and said, “God himself will provide the lamb.” Abraham trusted that God would take care of them.

When they reached the top of the mountain, God spoke. God had never wanted to hurt Isaac at all — not for one moment. God called out, “Abraham! Stop! Now I know that you love and trust Me.”

Then Abraham looked up and saw something wonderful. There, caught gently in a bush, was a ram — exactly what they needed. God had provided it, just like Abraham believed He would. Abraham and Isaac were so happy and so thankful.

Abraham gave that special place a special name. He called it “The Lord Will Provide.” And ever since that day, God’s people have remembered: we can trust God, because He gives us what we need, right when we need it. God always keeps His promises.