Monday, August 23, 2010
Genesis 12
This chapter is perplexing. In the beginning of the chapter Abram shows amazing faith in following God. That faith seems to disappear as he begins to enter Egypt with Sarai. Abram has the faith to leave everything to follow God, but when the first challenge arises his confidence in God is gone. It is amazing how quickly fear can overcome faith. Maybe the greatest moment of faith is when we are afraid, yet still act in faith.
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I remember a definition I have heard of courage: to be afraid but to go ahead and do something anyway. It seems that along with faith I need to ask for courage. I am reminded of a Scripture in that regard:"Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid for the Lord thy God is with you wherever you may go." I know I have lots of fears that keep me from doing what God wants me to do. I will make this Scripture into my prayer!
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