Abraham's Journey

The story of Abraham has always been a sense of inspiration to me. When I hear the Bible story, I can visualize the process Abraham took. God gave Abraham an order. Abraham packed his supplies, traveled three days, gave his servants instructions, loaded up his son and supplies, and stepped forward to complete his ordered mission from God. It was a process of time. As a little girl, when I heard the story, I thought Abraham went that moment to sacrifice his son. It was not that way. There were days in which Abraham had to maintain his faith. There were days; he traveled burdened with the task at hand. Could you imagine what was going through his head? The strength and courage it took not to bolt? What would you have thought while you walked that three-day path? I bet you are considering those thoughts right now.

Do not give up. Many times we are sent on missions that appear to have no end. That is because the journey is the task.  God needs His people to intercede on behalf of our nation. Do not give up and surrender to the theft of our country. God promises He will bring justice to His people. You have to do your part in prayer, though. When you stop intercession and just move on with your life, you give up the right to complain to God concerning your life condition. We could save ourselves tons of grief if we would just perform the mission, watch God move, and then give testimony of “How great thou art.”  You have to step forward, and your faith must be unwavering. How do you want your “three-day walk” recorded? 

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