Abraham in releasing control was continuing to demonstrate his faith in God, thus God
was given ascendency in Abraham’s life. Isaiah 14:14, Genesis 12:3
In Isaiah 14:14 we are told, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.” This declaration
of satan pairs with the giant number four whose name is Sheshai. His name means ‘white linen’.
This giant is self-righteousness. In Genesis 12:3 Abraham was told, “I will bless those who
bless you.” This involved another layer of surrender. In this place, God was choosing to make
Abraham a yardstick and again Abraham wisely placed the operation of his own life in God’s
Hands. One synonym for control is ‘ascendancy’. What an interesting term that is used!
Abraham in releasing control was continuing to demonstrate his faith in God, thus God was
given ascendency in Abraham’s life. God was given full authority and full direction over His
choices. God had future plans to put Abraham in a position where he would be used to judge
others which would require surrender subsequently leading to a listening heart, a hearing ear, and righteous decisions. That meant God’s judicial power collided with the pride and self-
righteousness in others. God made Abraham a plumbline in the earth. No one ever became a
plumbline and liked it. That is a hardship and a challenge, not a coveted assignment because
we become the yardstick by which others are judged-a living plumbline. God determined to
establish Abraham’s righteousness. Choosing righteousness results in faith through
relationships developed through the Father-Son relationships! God honors the righteous choices of
His Sons and Daughters!