On that very day

Not tomorrow.

“On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or bought with his money, every male in his household, and circumcised them, as God told him. ²⁴ Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised, ²⁵ and his son Ishmael was thirteen; ²⁶ Abraham and his son Ishmael were both circumcised on that very day. ²⁷ And every male in Abraham’s household, including those born in his household or bought from a foreigner, was circumcised with him.” (Genesis 17 v 23-27)

Yesterday, we read how God’s presence lifted from Abraham, having told him that plan A was still on, Isaac would be born.

Then.

“On that very day” That day. Abraham knew what he had to do.

Now we might never have to consider circumcising our household. But as we walk with God, we all know when God speaks, when He waits for our commitment, and it can be said of us, “on that very day.” Can it be said of us? Will it be said?

Is that day today? Is your story waiting for your action?

No hesitation. Abraham had every reason to do so. Yet he moves forward in obedience without compromise.

For a 99-year-old man, this obedience was painful. It was costly, visible, and irreversible.

Maybe you are reading this and know God has spoken to you, and though it will be painful, you know today is the day when obedience is called for.