Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Journey of Faith

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“The Hebrew preposition before conveys ‘for, in regard to.’ We understand that the walking isn’t literal; it’s an analogy referring to Abram’s relationship with God. ‘Walk in regard to Me, doing the right things repetitively and consistently, day after day, over the long run of your life. Do this as I call the cadence.’” (source)

“We should also observe that Abram didn’t seek out God for a relationship; God approached him. It’s doubtful Abram had even heard of the one true Creator God before that point. By an act of pure grace, God dipped His hand into that idolatrous hole to select Abram out of all people.” (source)

“Fifth, God, our Friend, has plans for our good, not our destruction.” (source)

“He chooses to interact with us in a far more profound, intimate, and wondrous way. Rather than speaking words, He leads us on a journey of faith, in the context of a personal relationship, in order to change our hearts. He uses the Bible, our relationships with other followers, our experiences, and—most crucial of all factors—His indwelling Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and guide us to closer conformity with His way. As we journey through life with God—not unlike our nomadic forebear, Abram—we begin to think as God thinks, we want what He wants, and then we do as He would have us do. This is a fulfillment—on a personal level—of a promise the Lord made in the Old Testament.” (source)

“From Abram, we have already learned that a relationship with God is a journey of faith that begins with a simple acknowledgment that He exists . . . and that He loves us, He has a plan for us that includes great blessing, and He wants us to enjoy a close relationship with Him. We have also learned that faith isn’t merely believing that an all-powerful, all-knowing Creator exists; faith is trusting in God as we experience life. Furthermore, we have discovered that faith begins tentatively and imperfectly, and that God will use our experiences to help us grow strong in faith.” (source)