I’ve been busy today proofing the DVD for Pursuing God: Stories of God’s Love from the Book of Genesis. The study invites readers to engage in this foundational book of the Bible. One of the lessons focuses on the life of Abraham (the Biblical rockstar formerly known as Abram).
As I proofed the material, I was again reminded of the amazing journey of this father of the faith.
In Genesis 12, God invites Abram to embark on a life of faith. Abraham is forced to make a profound decision: Will he abandon the familiar for a life of the unknown? Will he give up a known inheritance for a promised one? Will he embrace the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of the unseen?
Abram says “Yes!” to God and embarks on an unforgettable journey that not only shapes his life but one that affects all of our lives.
The encounter makes me wonder, What is God asking me to do right now? When am I most tempted to say “No”? And if I chose to say “No”, what is the short-term and long-term effect?
May we people who courageously say “Yes” to all God has for us!
(The Pursuing God DVD series releases August 31, 2011. To learn more, click here.)
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