I am reading about the life of Abraham. God promised Abraham that he would make him a great nation and give him the land of Canaan (promises land). Yet, in order to obtain the promise he had to obey the word of God. He had to walk in the promise. He had to take practical steps to obtain the promise. The steps that the Lord ordained for him.
God commands him to leave his country, friends and family to go into the land of Canaan. (Gen. 12:1). Later on God showed him all the land that would be given to his offspring and God said, "Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you." (Gen. 13:17) Abraham did as the Lord commanded and for the rest of his life, he walked the length and breadth of the land of Canaan. It was a walk of faith. Abraham began walking in the promise of God. In a practical way, he was laying hold of the promise of God. Abraham did not see the fulfillment of the promise in his life. It was made to him, but for his offspring. Yet, I believe firmly that the promise would not have been realized if it hadn't been for Abraham's faith and obedience. Before the people of Israel entered the promise land, it had already been won through Abraham's faith and obedience.
What promises has God given you? What are some practical ways you can walk in the promise? Most of God's promises are conditional, and dependent on our faith and obedience. We can't just sit back and expect God to drop His promises into our laps. Get the mind of the Lord and take the first step, then the second and third. It may look impossible, but all things are possible with God to those whom believe.
Abraham was out numbered in the land. He didn't have any great army. He was only a nomad in the land herding his sheep and live stock. This didn't stop Abraham in believing God and taking hold of the land in his spirit by faith.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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