Ascension || Gifts of the Spirit

In this message, we look at the moment in Genesis 12 when God calls Abram to leave everything familiar his country, his people, his father’s household and step into a future he cannot yet see. Abram’s journey reminds us that every step of faith carries risk. Obedience often means leaving the comfort of the shore, stepping out of the boat, and trusting that God’s promise is stronger than our fear.We connect this ancient call with Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, beginning with: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus shows us that true faith begins with humility recognizing our need, acknowledging our limits, and depending fully on God. Abram’s willingness to go, even without knowing the destination, is the posture of the “poor in spirit”: open‑handed, surrendered, and ready to follow wherever God leads.