The Lord called Abram, the father of the Hebrew nation and of the family line of Christ, in the midst of much uncertainty. With that initial call, God made a covenant between him and his descendants—and Abram believed God.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Are you trusting in people, possessions, or circumstances that can change or be taken away, or are you rooted in God's unchanging promises? What is one promise you can count on today?
"It was faith in the promises of God that motivated Abram to surrender the best land option to his nephew Lot and to trust that God would provide a suitable inheritance for him (Gen. 13:1–11)." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Facing Our Fears, p. 6
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?