Abraham's
life was one of obedience. While he was not perfect, he certainly was a man who
wanted to obey God. He went from worshiping many gods to worshiping only
one-the Lord God.
In
Genesis 12:1, we read that the Lord said to Abraham, "Leave your country,
your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show
you."
Immediately,
Abraham answered God's call. His love for the Lord was so great that he
responded by packing up his family and setting out for a new home-one known
only to God! Most of us would never consider a move like this. We usually want
God to lay out every detail before we make a decision.
We
pray that He will reveal His will to us, and then we ask Him to provide the
evidence we need in order to step forward. We never read, however, that Abraham
did this. In fact, his faith was so pure that when God said go, he went.
There
will be times when God will require us to do things that from our perspective
do not make sense. We may struggle with our decision and long for God to
repeatedly make His will known to us. However, if the Lord calls us, we must
go. If He instructs us to take a certain route, make a certain decision, or
work toward a certain goal, we had better get busy doing it.
Obedience
is the doorway to blessing. Abraham became the father of a great nation. God
fulfilled every promise He made to His servant, and He will do the same for
you. Before He does, He may require a step of faith on your part. Are you
willing to step forward into His blessing?
Genesis
12:2
2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you
famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
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