S. Acts 6:5 “He (God) gave him (Abraham) no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time, Abraham had no child.”
O. Abraham’s response is a remarkable degree of faith. He didn’t know where he was going, but he went.
He himself had no promise that he would enjoy the land, but his descendants would. So he obeyed.
He had no children at that time, yet he trusted God and followed the Lord to the land, to undergo circumcision and obey God in all that God asked of him.
Abraham’s “eyes of faith” could see beyond what was directly in front of him. He could see the legacy that God wanted him to leave. His faith response was for those who would follow after him. Yes, his family and for us his extended family today.
A. I desire to have this type of faith that cane see beyond what my physical eyes can see. Perhaps like an old chorus, “Open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus.” I desire to have such a faith walk in my life, to follow the Lord, not knowing all the details, but knowing I can leave a powerful witness of a life of faith for my friends and family now, and for those who live after I’m gone.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Thank you for Abraham’s example of faith that sees beyond his and our own vision. Holy Spirit open my eyes of faith to see beyond what my physical eyes can see. Fill me and guide me to leave a legacy of faith for others. In Jesus’ name!
