Abraham experienced the pitfall of partial obedience. Stephen gives a succinct summary of the call of Abraham in his speech to the Jewish council. Acts 7: 2 This was Stephen’s reply: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia before he settled in Haran. 3 God told him, ‘Leave …
The story of the Tower of Babel begins a pattern of consequences seen throughout Scripture. You may wonder why we started a series on Abraham’s faith journey with this story. First of all, it is the story that immediately precedes God’s call to Abraham and provides context. Secondly, it also demonstrates how God works with …
Redirected efforts result in a new start, something you may have experienced. Many times, when life comes to a dead end, it is a way for the Lord to redirect us so we can begin again. The Lord can use the loss of a job, a health issue, or other difficulty in life to redirect …
Have you ever considered heavenly interruptions and where you would be without them? Peter, Andrew, James, and John were a fisherman before the Lord called them to be disciples. Noah was going about his life until the Lord called him to build an ark to save his family from the great flood. The Apostle Paul …
The Tower of Babel story demonstrated unity without God. Even though God had instructed them to scatter over all the earth, they rebelled and refused to disperse. The whole purpose of building this tower was to make them famous and keep them from having to scatter. Their goal unified them in their project. It would …
When I was a parent of young children, I often observed them and sometimes had to redirect them based on their behavior. There is divine observation, not to condemn us, but because He loves us. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 2 You know when I sit down or …
The story of the tower of Babel shows pride in human projects. God had told Noah and his family to multiply and spread across the earth. Instead, people found Babylonia to be to their liking and stayed. Genesis 11:1At one time all the people of the world spoke the same language and used the same …
Building on the wrong foundation can have catastrophic results as we journey through life, especially during difficult times. When a building or person is under stress, the quality of the foundation soon becomes evident. The more I have matured in the faith, the words of Jesus have taken on greater meaning. Matthew 7:24Anyone who listens …
Being guided by God’s timing is very significant in our lives. Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. [1] Sometimes, I have tried to rush ahead of God’s plans …
I believe there is no more incredible blessing than to be guided by the hand of God. The hand of God reminds us of His interest in us and the assurance of His presence. Throughout the Scripture, the Lord calls Himself a shepherd; we are His sheep. God compares people to sheep because they have …