Genesis 16-18, Psalm 5
Genesis 18:12-15 (NLT)
“So she laughed silently to herself and said, ‘How could a
worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my
husband—is also so old?’ Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh?
Why did she say, ‘Can an old woman like me have a baby?’ Is anything too hard
for the Lord? I will return about this time next year, and Sarah will have a
son.’ Sarah was afraid, so she denied it, saying, ‘I didn’t laugh.’ But the Lord said, ‘No, you did laugh.’”
In Genesis 12:1–4, we read about the Lord inviting Abram
into a covenant relationship. Father-God instructed Abram to leave his country,
his family, and his father’s household and go to a land that He would show him.
The Lord promised Abram that his descendants would become a great nation, that
He would bless him and make his name great, and that Abram would be a blessing
to others. The Lord also promised to favor those who supported Abram and oppose
those who cursed him. Father-God declared that through Abram, all the families
of the earth would be blessed. Abram obeyed the Lord and left his homeland when
he was seventy-five years old.
Each time I read these verses, I am struck by Abram’s
obedience to the Lord’s direction. Abram was already established in his
homeland when Father-God asked him to leave everything behind. He was not only
leaving familiar land but also his family and cultural identity. The Lord was
calling Abram to step away from everything he knew and journey toward a
destination that had not yet been revealed. Even with the extraordinary
promises attached, this would have been a daunting request. Yet Abram did not
hesitate—he went. His obedience set in motion a lineage that would eventually
lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
These verses remind me that I am also called to trust
Father-God’s promises, even when the future feels uncertain. Abram’s life shows
me that the Lord is faithful to those who obey and trust Him. Abram’s obedience
and faith had a lasting impact on the world, and his story reassures me that I,
too, can impact the world when I choose to walk in faith.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses those who trust and obey
Him—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer,
expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to
welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you
exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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