Abram (whose name God changed to Abraham) proved his faith in God by always and immediately obeying God’s commands and trusting in His promises. True, Abram did not always act wisely and rightly, for he committed sins with lasting consequences; however, every time he learned what God wanted, he obeyed in faith and believed that God would lead him rightly. Because Abram did not lead a perfect life, the Bible teaches how God considered Abram righteous because of his faith (see Romans 4).
Abram’s father, Terah, left Ur for the land of Canaan, but instead he settled his family in Haran. After Terah died, God told Abram to move with his family to the land that He would show him. Before he arrived, Abram did not know what the land would look like, but he believed that God would give him a better land, so he departed immediately. “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8).
Abram’s move required him to make many sacrifices, because God asked him to leave his country, his kindred, and the security of his father’s house. From that day forth, in a variety of ways, God taught Abram to find his security in God alone. Eventually, Abram became known as the father of all who share his faith (Romans 4:16-18). Since then, millions of people around the world have come to honor Abram for his loyalty to God and his trust in God’s promises.
Scripture: Romans 10:17; Luke 17:6; John 14:12; James 1:3; Hebrews 12:2; Habakkuk 2:4; Hebrews 10:22; Galatians 5:5; Galatians 3:11-12; Ephesians 2:8; 2 Timothy 4:7; 2 Corinthians 1:24 (Special thanks to L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.)
Prayer:
Show me Your ways, O Lord. Teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me. For You are God, my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. (Psalm 25:4-5)
May God bless you always,
Brandi
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