Day 6 – The Call of Abram - Genesis 12
This week we shift from large scale events to God working in a particular family. God chooses one man, Abram, and makes promises to all of humanity through this choice. This is the promise: “in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (v. 3) In many ways, the rest of the Bible reveals this promise, ultimately in the person of Jesus.
Once again, God takes the initiative. God makes promises to Abram. Abram faithfully responds to his call. This is a central aspect of God’s relationship with us. God chooses us; we respond; God not only chooses, but also gives us a role. We see this play out for Abram. What is God calling you to do? Pray for discernment.
In the latter half of chapter 12, we see that Abram is not perfect. His idea to save himself leads to questionable behavior, and suffering for Pharaoh. The family God chooses is human. They are constantly sinning, often in actions which shock us. Yet God continues to stick with Abram and his offspring. This should remind us that God does not give up on us. The stories should also remind us to rely first and foremost on God. What part of your life have you tried over and over to fix and only made worse? Ask for God’s help.
In Christ,
Randy
I like how Abram has faith to leave and follow God's directions, to go where he has never been or doesn't even know where he is going. Yet when he gets to Egypt he is fearful something will happen to him. He takes matters into his own hand. I think often times we ask & expect God to help in the larger areas of life, but when a smaller area in life occurs we think we can do it ourselves or we forget to ask, because it is small we worry or are fearful but don't ask for God's help. Nothing is too big or too small to ask for God's help.
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