Daily Bread (Called From)

[shortlady]

Daily Bread (Called From)

Read: Genesis 12:1-9

The Lord had said to Abram, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” —Genesis 12:1

One of the smartest people I know is a college friend who became a Christian while studying at a state university. He graduated with honors and went on to study at a respected seminary. He served a small church as pastor for several years and then accepted a call to another small church far from family and friends. After 12 years at that church, he sensed that the congregation needed new leadership, so he stepped down. He hadn’t been offered a job at a bigger church or a teaching position at a college or seminary. In fact, he didn’t even have another job. He just knew that God was leading him in a different direction, so he followed.

When we discussed it, my friend said, “A lot of people talk about being called to something, but I don’t hear much about being called from something.”

In many ways, my friend’s obedience was like that of Israel’s patriarch Abraham, who went out, not knowing where God was leading (Heb. 11:8-10). Difficulties like famine (Gen. 12:10), fear (vv.11-20), and family disputes (13:8) gave reason for doubt, but Abraham persevered and because of his faith God counted him as righteous (Gal. 3:6).

A life of obedience may not be easy, but it will be blessed (Luke 11:28).


As Abraham went out,
Not knowing where he was going;
Now, Lord, keep me from doubt,
To go the way You are showing. —Hess

You don’t need to know where you’re going
if you know God is leading.

 

[The Robster]

Well Abraham knew how to walk in faith unlike so many Christians. He knew how to believe under his grace covenant and he's a perfect shadow, a perfect picture of how we are to believe under our grace covenant. Abraham did things that Christians are supposed to be doing today and because so many fail to do what father Abraham did, they don't see the blessing of Abraham. Some people who think they are called into ministry aren't. And that's why some never have any success. If God amde you to be an arm, you can't be an eye.

 

[shortlady]

Well if Father abraham walked up right before Christ came. Us knowing about Jesus should make it little easier for us. We need discipline and faith.

 

[sweetlygrowing]

Amen when we walk by faith when we know that God is leading us we can be assured of God's power and provision.
Even though Abraham was in the will of God it did not mean that he did not encounter trials.
But praise God who says I think in Psalms many are the afflictions of the righteous but God delivered them out of them all.
We are in safe hands if we allow ourselves to let God be the one that is leading us.

Daily Bread (Called From)

Read: Genesis 12:1-9

The Lord had said to Abram, “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” —Genesis 12:1

One of the smartest people I know is a college friend who became a Christian while studying at a state university. He graduated with honors and went on to study at a respected seminary. He served a small church as pastor for several years and then accepted a call to another small church far from family and friends. After 12 years at that church, he sensed that the congregation needed new leadership, so he stepped down. He hadn’t been offered a job at a bigger church or a teaching position at a college or seminary. In fact, he didn’t even have another job. He just knew that God was leading him in a different direction, so he followed.

When we discussed it, my friend said, “A lot of people talk about being called to something, but I don’t hear much about being called from something.”

In many ways, my friend’s obedience was like that of Israel’s patriarch Abraham, who went out, not knowing where God was leading (Heb. 11:8-10). Difficulties like famine (Gen. 12:10), fear (vv.11-20), and family disputes (13:8) gave reason for doubt, but Abraham persevered and because of his faith God counted him as righteous (Gal. 3:6).

A life of obedience may not be easy, but it will be blessed (Luke 11:28).


As Abraham went out,
Not knowing where he was going;
Now, Lord, keep me from doubt,
To go the way You are showing. —Hess

You don’t need to know where you’re going
if you know God is leading.