Genesis 12:1-9
This was a major step for Abraham - and
for God. Abraham would never be the same again. For him, this was the
beginning of a journey. It was more than a journey into a new land. It
was a journey into God's blessing. Notice that Abraham was "75 years
old" (Genesis 12:4) when he set out on this great journey of faith and
blessing. 75 years old - we don't normally expect big changes at this
age. Big change - this was what God expected of Abraham. Can we ever
say, "It's too late to make a new beginning with God?" No! We must never
say this. Whatever age we are, we must be ready to say "Yes" to God, to
move forward with Him. Pray that God will give you a new hunger for
Himself, for His Word, for prayer. As we get older, are we getting
colder or bolder? Do we say, "My best days are behind me? or Do we rise
to new challenges?
