God’s command is, “Take now,” not later. . .

“So Abraham rose early in the morning . . . and went to the place of which God had told him” (Genesis 22:3).  Oh, the wonderful simplicity of Abraham!

Abraham did not choose what the sacrifice would be.  Always guard against self-chosen service for God.  Self-sacrifice may be a disease that impairs your service.  If God has made your cup sweet, drink it with grace; or even if He has made it bitter, drink it in communion with Him. . . . God is working in us to reach His highest goals until His purpose and our purpose become one.  –Oswald Chambers

Start the climb to the top–the journey is part of the sacrifice.