Trust and Fear as a Sheperds Staff

Fear and Trust as a Shepard’s Staff To an outsider it would seem odd for someone to bargain for the lives of others, but sacrifice one’s son willingly without hesitation. However there are pertinent reasons that Abraham would sacrifice his own son without a second thought. Due to his fear and trust in God, Abraham is able to sacrifice his son without question. One major reason Abraham sacrifices his only son without question …

…easily submit to God's request. Abraham evolves throughout Genesis. His faith in God had limits, but with the birth of his son he realizes all is possible under God. This idea both instills fear and trust in Abraham. He fears what God can do but knows that God will only do what is right. Abraham understands that as long as he carries out God’s will, all that is promised to him will come true.