A PROMISING GOD
Abram's life is amusing. He is both a timid man and a man of faith. I can imagine the dilemmas in life he is constantly in!
He was afraid to be killed by Pharaoh lied about his wife, and astoundingly, staged a courageous rescue mission to save his nephew Lot, and made huge life decisions on hearing God's word and migrated from country to country!
Yet, it's not surprising! In daily life, we all face scenarios that challenges us. Like Abram, we struggle between living under mortal timidity and acting out of spiritual faith.
Today as I read, one truth that helps me face the battles with certainty.
1. God is a God of promises
God guided Abram by .. not commandments, not rituals, not merit..etc. It is by promises. Abram heard God's promises at every stage of his life. He moved according. He moved into provision, success and favor.
2. God's promises are independent of my character
God didn't watched and see if Abram did 100% right in His sight, in fact, Abram disobeyed God (12:1-5) by leaving WITH HIS possessions, and he acted in cowardice and selfishness that endangered his wife (12:10-20). Yet God spoke to Abram. Every word spoken was a blessing, a promise. God kept assuring Abram. Does God not know Abram's disobedience? Of course! And that reveals the extend of God's love. He extends the grace of promises, knowing that we are insufficient.
Doesn't that liberate you to simply live for God?
Isn't it a relief to know that God doesn't need our perfect understanding, clever wit, fascinating gifts to lead us? He requires a simple faith to believe and act.
As you move in the 15th day in the year of victory, how is God leading you today?
Hear His voice and move into His promises. Do not let your past failures stop you from moving into His promises. The God who led Abraham will lead you in triumphant procession - always
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
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