This powerful exploration of Abraham's life challenges us to examine the fundamental question facing every believer: Will we live by 'I will' or 'Thy will'? We discover that Abraham wasn't a spiritual superhero when God first called him – he was an ordinary man from a city steeped in idol worship, raised in a household serving multiple gods. Yet God chose him anyway, reminding us that God doesn't call the perfect or the most spiritually accomplished; He calls the willing. The culture of Babel that surrounded Abraham screamed 'make a name for yourself,' promoting self-reliance, self-promotion, and self-exaltation. But God's invitation was radically different: 'I will make your name great.' This shift from self-focused ambition to God-centred trust marks the beginning of every genuine faith journey. What makes Abraham's story so relevant to us today is that God didn't give him a detailed map or master plan- just a direction and a simple command: 'Go.' Faith, we learn, isn't about seeing the entire staircase before we take the first step; it's about trusting God enough to move when He says move, even when the destination remains unclear. This message invites us to embrace the uncomfortable truth that following God means surrendering our need for control and certainty, choosing instead to trust Him with outcomes we cannot yet see.
The Life of Abraham – Week 1 – Victoria
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