S – Isaac said, “The fire and the wood are here, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 

⁸ Abraham answered, “God himself will provide^, the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.”

 Genesis 22:7–8 CSB

O – Commentary:

His statement, We will worship and then we will come back (Gen. 22:5), is amazing. All Abraham knew was that (a) God planned the future around Isaac, and (b) God wanted him to sacrifice Isaac. He could not reconcile the two, but he would obey anyway. That is faith. In response to Isaac’s question Where is the lamb? Abraham again revealed his faith: God Himself will provide (v. 8; cf. v. 14). Isaac was brought “from the dead” twice—once from Sarah’s dead womb, and again from a high altar

“Genesis,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – In our struggles, God is present and provides what we need to get through them.  We must continue to invite his presence and allow him to do his will.  Abraham’s faith solidified God’s promise and blessing.

R – Heavenly Father, you are our provider.  Challenges are hard and we need your presence, power and peace as we proceed through them.  Empower our faith to remain strong and our trust to remain in you.