In 1 hour and 14 minutes, I turn 26 years old, and all I can think about is I feel like Abraham. Let me explain what I mean, In Genesis 12:1 God tells Abram (its before his name got changed) to pack up everything he has, leave everything he’s ever known and go to some distant country he’s never seen or been to before. I don’t know about you but I’d be like, “Hold on a minute, You want me to do what?!” To literally just leave everything and go somewhere unknown is a huge step, its scary, and it takes a lot of faith. But Abram does it. Without even questioning it. But when you look at verse 2 and 3 you can’t really blame him for taking God up on his word. it says “ I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” You’d be crazy to not follow through and be obedient with a promise like that.
So at this 26th year of my life, I feel like Abram, In 7 months I leave the the comfort of my home, my friends, my family, my job, to travel the world to countries I’ve never been to, to tell people about this God. The God who changed Abram to Abraham all because he was obedient without fault to what the Lord said to do. Not only did this man leave everything, he later attempts to sacrifice his son, that was a miracle in itself that he had, all because God wanted to see how faithful he was. (Spoiler alert) He doesn’t sacrifice him, God makes a ram appear in the bushes for Abraham to sacrifice.
2018 was already going to be a year of transitions but this last week has exploded with unexpected ones that I didn’t see coming. But I’m choosing to be like Abram and to be obedient. The decisions look scary and my flesh says to not do them, but my spirit man is screaming to go, to not look back and to leap headlong into them. Who knows, maybe they’ll result in my own name change!
I write this to encourage those of you who may be feeling the same way, that feel like everything is changing and its changing suddenly, but the Word promises that its worth it!
Quick fundraising update, I’m so close to having my first $1,000 raised! Instead of wishing me Happy Birthday on this day, would you consider blessing me with a dollar, or 2 dollars, or whatever amount you feel in your heart to give?! I know it would make this birthday extra special!! Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you can stay connected on this crazy journey of life that I’m on!
