In the Waiting
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation, a nd I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:1-3 Riding high on God's promises, Abram left all that was familiar. At 75 years old, he left his home and his family, packed up all of his belongings and those of his wife and nephew, Lot, and hit the road. He knew God was faithful. He knew God had given him the instruction. He was willing and obedient to follow through as he was called. The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land. ” So he built an altar there to the Lord , who had appeared to him. Genesis 12:7 He receive...