Why is the story of Abraham and Isaac such an archetypal and long-lasting story?  Because it relates the importance of sacrifice... That importance being, that you have to be willing to sacrifice something much more than just yourself. You have to be willing to sacrifice everything - your future, even your ideals - everything that matters to you. When you are ready to make the ultimate sacrifice, you are ready to finally see what's in front of you and do something miraculous with it.