Episode 299: Zooming in Abraham’s Life (God’s Presence Series)

Looking closely into the life of Abraham, there were times in his life that he was filled with so much enthusiasm about life saying “I can do this!” Having all courage to leave his father’s land to where God was leading him, although he did not know what exactly the future holds. There were moments his faith and encouragement in God and His Word was renewed and he chose to obey God’s instructions to offer his son as sacrifice. There were also discouraging moments where he felt low , he was discouraged due to his wife’s barrenness. He was also fearful because of famine in the land. He was faced with two options - to be truthful or lie. This is me putting myself in Abraham’s shoes, and saying “I am not lying.” “Sarah is actually my half sister!” Defending myself! He was tired! Abraham faced with fixed mentality. I can’t do this again! He was tired of waiting! He accepted his wife’s suggestion to go in to their maid - Haggai. ‘Just want to encourage you today, to remember this- Abraham was once in your shoes. Abraham was once in our shoes. The one highly esteemed and chosen by God as father of faith went through his own low moments. -He had feelings of fear and God reminded him in Gen 15:1 not to be afraid. “After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬ ‭KJV‬‬. -He had expectations and desires to have his own children. Imagine in the long phase of his wife’s barrenness, he was supporting his servants’ children. God re-assured him in Gen 15:4-5 He derailed from God’s plan by birthing Ishmeal whose birth affected humanity till date. In it all, God gently called him back to his lane; to his purpose. Believe in God and His Word; believe Him with all your heart just as Abraham did despite his failings and God counted it to him for righteousness Romans 4 As God re-assured Abraham with His manifest-presence in Gen 17:1- appearing to Abram, revitalising him with His presence, remember that you also have a priceless privilege of having the Spirit of God dwelling in you. God’s presence is in you cheering you on saying -do not be afraid.