Devotion:
Read Genesis 12:1-5.
Very much middle aged for his era—75 years old—Abram was wealthy and settled with his father's extended family in Haran. He was married to Sarai, but they were barren and childless. We're not told that he was an especially good or bad man. As with many of the human instruments used by God, this is secondary—all that ultimately matters is that God intends to accomplish His will through this particular man and his family.
God shows up in Abram's life with very specific commands and staggering promises. God's first word to Abram is "go." It's important to note that Abram is given a two-sided instruction: both to "go from," and to "go to." God calls Abram to leave behind three things: his country, his extended family or people group, and his father's household. He was to go to an unnamed land which God will show to him.
Abram could not stay where he was and still obey God. He is being called to leave His pagan culture in order to commit himself to the Lord. In going, though, God will promise to do great things for Abram.
Where is God calling you to “Go” in your life? Are you willing to go? Just think of all the wonderful things that God has in store for us when we follow his commands.
Personal Worship Option:
Heavenly Father, show me where you are leading me, help me to hear your voice. Create in me a heart that is willing to “Go”. Amen
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