GENESIS 12:1-10.
God calls us because He has something better for us.
Abraham-God's friend, Jesus said, 'You are My friends.' 'I have not called you servants'
John 15:15. Abraham left everything when God called him.
Three things God told Abraham:
1. Get Out. The place was soaked in Idolatry, Joshua 24:21-23. Before coming to Canaan (God's Life) we must be separated from the world.
Come out alone. Personal walk with God, a lonely walk, Is.51:1-2. Yet he took Lot with him who proved to be a burden. Had to separate in the end (Moses took Aaron).
As I obey God's instructions, His Commands are fulfilled. He does not give any fresh command until I obey that thing or deal with it. There is a promise with every command. No reason given. He expects no questioning, only obedience.
2. Get away from your kindred. Abraham did not obey till later, while in Haran. No fellowship with God, due to disobedience, Acts 7:2-4. 'My ways are not your ways' Is.55:8. Are we willing to go all
the way with God (Canaan) or stay half way (Haran).
There has to be a death before we have God's inheritance, that which is promised us as God's friends-Take up the Cross.
The Word of God does not alter but stands regardless of our attitude. In the land of Canaan there is power (Holy Spirit), but the Canaanite is always in the land (Satan).
Famine in Canaan (v.10). When in the will of God, there can be times of famine as well. God did not ask him to go down to Egypt. In time of famine faith should not fail. God can keep us, even in the most dire circumstances. Elijah was fed by the brook by the ravens, as God provided. We also have responsibility towards our brethren (Lot).
Here, we have Abraham's first mistakes, similar to our own in our walk with God, but we learn.
3. I will bless you. Blessing not automatic but conditional to our obedience. 'The blessing of the Lord...' Proverbs 10:22. The blessing followed his return from Egypt. We do not seek blessing for the sake of it. A walk with the Lord also brings His presence and protection, 'I will bless them that bless you'.
Notice in v.7 the Altar, the pattern followed by the Patriarchs. Whenever God spoke or revealed Himself worship was established. A person who walks obediently walks under the shadow of the Almighty. He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
God calls us because He has something better for us.
Abraham-God's friend, Jesus said, 'You are My friends.' 'I have not called you servants'
John 15:15. Abraham left everything when God called him.
Three things God told Abraham:
1. Get Out. The place was soaked in Idolatry, Joshua 24:21-23. Before coming to Canaan (God's Life) we must be separated from the world.
Come out alone. Personal walk with God, a lonely walk, Is.51:1-2. Yet he took Lot with him who proved to be a burden. Had to separate in the end (Moses took Aaron).
As I obey God's instructions, His Commands are fulfilled. He does not give any fresh command until I obey that thing or deal with it. There is a promise with every command. No reason given. He expects no questioning, only obedience.
2. Get away from your kindred. Abraham did not obey till later, while in Haran. No fellowship with God, due to disobedience, Acts 7:2-4. 'My ways are not your ways' Is.55:8. Are we willing to go all
the way with God (Canaan) or stay half way (Haran).
There has to be a death before we have God's inheritance, that which is promised us as God's friends-Take up the Cross.
The Word of God does not alter but stands regardless of our attitude. In the land of Canaan there is power (Holy Spirit), but the Canaanite is always in the land (Satan).
Famine in Canaan (v.10). When in the will of God, there can be times of famine as well. God did not ask him to go down to Egypt. In time of famine faith should not fail. God can keep us, even in the most dire circumstances. Elijah was fed by the brook by the ravens, as God provided. We also have responsibility towards our brethren (Lot).
Here, we have Abraham's first mistakes, similar to our own in our walk with God, but we learn.
3. I will bless you. Blessing not automatic but conditional to our obedience. 'The blessing of the Lord...' Proverbs 10:22. The blessing followed his return from Egypt. We do not seek blessing for the sake of it. A walk with the Lord also brings His presence and protection, 'I will bless them that bless you'.
Notice in v.7 the Altar, the pattern followed by the Patriarchs. Whenever God spoke or revealed Himself worship was established. A person who walks obediently walks under the shadow of the Almighty. He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.
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