The Lord Will Provide
2025 LCMC Advent Devotions
Scripture Text: Genesis 22:1–19
Series: Advent Devotions 2025
In today's reading, God puts Abraham to the test. In the midst of a most difficult trial, God provides for Abraham — and for us all. Watch the video where we discuss God's tests and promises in our lives.
The pastors of St. Paul's Lutheran Church share Pastor Julie Smith's Advent devotions for Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). Julie, the LCMC Service Coordinator, has written these devotions for Monday through Saturday, December 1–24. Download the devotional PDF here.
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Rev. Dr. Mark E. Ryman has served as Pastor for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC, since 2021. Previously, Pastor Ryman served congregations in North Carolina and Ohio, as well as a call to specialized ministry with Sola Publishing.
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I’m reminded of Job - while the thought of how God tested Abraham’s faith and trust is disturbing ( even knowing the outcome) the fact that he allowed Satan to test Job as he did bothers me more ( even knowing the outcome.)
December 2, 2025 at 7:06am