The Thicket

One of the things I look forward to every year is my week of deer hunting. For me, it has never been about the size or quantity, I absolutely love being outdoors and experiencing it with my friends and family. I have a friend, who I refer to as the deer whisperer, simply because he always seems to know where they are. Last year when I arrived late, he gave specific advice by telling me if I would go and sit in the thicket long enough, the deer would come. It was nearly a five hour wait in a very uncomfortable place. But the thicket paid off in a huge way. There was also a thicket that played a huge role in Abraham's life. You know the story of God telling Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. But at the last second, God stopped him and provided a ram for the sacrifice that was waiting in the thicket. Here is the life lesson; God will always provide if we can follow the example of Abraham. First, he was, completely obedient to God's instructions. Second, when God spoke he listened and it saved the life of his son. Sometimes when God gives us our destination plans, there are turns and stops along the way in order for us to grow. Thirdly, the Word says that "Abraham looked up and there in the thicket he saw a ram." Many times when we are asking God for something, we assume it has to come in a certain package. But I believe if we will look closely, through the trees and obstacles of life, we will see God is continually blessing us with exactly what we need.