Some people have some amazing stories to tell about their lives. Isaac had a great one—the one about the time his father Abraham almost sacrificed him as an offering to God (Genesis 22:1-14).

People probably asked Isaac to tell them about his experience. I can picture some of his cousins at family reunions saying, “Hey, Isaac! Tell us again about the time Uncle Abraham almost killed you!”

I suppose Isaac did tell his story from time to time. But I imagine he put a more positive spin on it, focusing on the love and mercy that God showed him by sparing him from death and providing another sacrifice to take his place. I think he loved to tell that story.

We Christians have a similar story to tell. Like Isaac, we were marked for death. And God also provided a substitute to take our place—his Son, Jesus Christ.

 “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”—1 John 2:2.

That’s a great story. It’s our story. Let’s tell it as often as we can.