Wednesday’s Word – 18 October

“Abraham built an altar there….and called that place, ‘The Lord will provide.'”  Genesis 22: 9,14.

 

Abraham builds an altar.  Stone upon stone that becomes a place he will never forget.

It is a moment for him where God interrupts his imagination and startles him with possibility and provision.

I remember reading in an unpublished journal, a phrase someone had sketched in the margins:  Sometimes the darkest roads lead to the brightest places.

It was that way for Abraham.  With Christ, it is that day, everyday, with us.  Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not fear.

Let us pray:  Thank you God, thank you that you fill my life with hope, even when in the world and in my heart there seems to be little.   I look to you, provider, life-giver, God of hope.  In Jesus name.  Amen.

 

 

 

• Greg

 

 

Wednesday’s Word – 4 October

“The Lord said to Abram, ‘Go…'”  Genesis 12:1.

God calls Abram and Sarai in Genesis 12:1 and this marks a turning point.  Before chapter 12, death seems to reign.  After, it is call, promise and life.

But the call, for Abram, is something to answer.  One way or the other.  It is a moment for him and Sarai that we all have.  How they respond defines their life.  Go into the unknown, with faith.  Or stay where they are and make it on their own.

Jesus said, “Those who try to make their life secure will lose it, but those who lose their life will keep it.”  We have been given much, and out of God’s abundance to us, we respond.

Lord God, grant that we may say ‘yes’ to your call to follow, in faith and in trust.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

• Greg

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