Lizzie

Q2. (12:2-3) In what ways was Abraham blessed? How have all the peoples of the earth been blessed? In what way does Abraham continue bless people through your life? Abraham was blessed of God, but before looking at how he was blessed, I think it is necessary to understand that God required a sacrifice of Abram's obedience before he experienced the blessing. It took a lot of courage for Abram to go to leave his place of comfort - his family and home - to go to the place that God would show him. Only after his obedience, did Abram, become Abraham, the Father of Many nations and have land, wealth, notoriety, and finally an heir. Because of his obedience, we also are blessed through salvation through Jesus Christ. This is a free gift for all people, but we must be willing to step out and receive it. This act alone could be an act of courage for many. Others are blessed through us as we also courageously step out in obedience to do what we are lead to do. As we are obedient, we will surely bless others in our lives.

Hi Have you ever begun something in response to God's urging and then stopped? Did God want you to stop? Is it time now to renew your obedience and begin again? (Don't take this question lightly. Sometimes circumstances prevent us from doing what we once felt God wanted us to do. However, he is able to redirect you into his will for you now. Seek him diligently to learn his will.) Hi all, this is my first post! Taking this course is something I felt called to do. Being diligent will be a commitment for me! I needed something to help me get beyond the past year dealing with the pandemic. And I started thinking about Abraham and wondering how Abraham kept the faith with so much time between the promise and the manifestation of the promise? What kept him and Sarah going each day, especially as time got long? And how do we apply those principles in our own lives moving forward. I'm sure we're all dealing with similar thoughts in some area. So, I felt God leading me to a study of Abraham - it seemed good! And it gives me the opportunity to start and complete something from which I can build on. Perhaps I will learn there is something God is directing me to circle back to - we shall see! Let the journey begin.