July 27, 2006
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By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. Hebrews 11:8
One of lifes most distressing experiences is being separated from the things and the people we love. It is often difficult to leave a house that holds many pleasant memories, and it is always hard to say goodbye to loved ones when we must leave them.
So it wasnt easy for Abraham to obey Gods demand that he separate himself from his country and his friends and relatives. Yet, without obedience to Gods command, there would have been no blessing for him or his descendants.
God called Abraham to this life of special consecration because He had chosen him to be the channel through which He would work His plan of redemption. The human race had rebelled and become idolatrous, and Abraham needed to worship the one true God.
It is still the duty of all believers to sever connections with anything that hinders our spiritual progress and effectiveness. We must forsake all sin, all self-will, and every worldly pleasure that draws our heart away from God.
If we do this, when we are tested and tried the spiritual fiber of our lives will stand the test. Well be strengthened in the process, so that we in turn might be a blessing to those around us.
Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year: Psalms 43-45; Acts 27:27-44