"So Abraham departed, as the Lord had spoken." Genesis 12:4
1. Abraham's Obedience Was Prompt - The reason for obeying God is that He tells us so and that must be reason enough without delay.
2. Abraham's Obedience Was Practical - Faith brings us salvation but active obedience demonstrates that our faith is genuine. Godly conduct is a verification of our faith in Christ.
3. Abraham's Obedience Was Progressive - You can't make progress with God as long as you are holding onto pieces of your old life. "No man can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24). when you are discouraged, remember that God won't give up on you. He will finish the work. The more closely we relate to Him, the more we will like Him.
4. Abraham's Obedience Was Productive - All Abraham's enemies were ultimately conquered. Don't let the comfort and security of your present condition make you miss God's plan for you. God promises great blessings to His people but many of these are conditional. "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and turn away from their wicked ways...then I will forgive their sins and heal their land..."
2. Abraham's Obedience Was Practical - Faith brings us salvation but active obedience demonstrates that our faith is genuine. Godly conduct is a verification of our faith in Christ.
3. Abraham's Obedience Was Progressive - You can't make progress with God as long as you are holding onto pieces of your old life. "No man can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24). when you are discouraged, remember that God won't give up on you. He will finish the work. The more closely we relate to Him, the more we will like Him.
4. Abraham's Obedience Was Productive - All Abraham's enemies were ultimately conquered. Don't let the comfort and security of your present condition make you miss God's plan for you. God promises great blessings to His people but many of these are conditional. "If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves and turn away from their wicked ways...then I will forgive their sins and heal their land..."
This picture of Barjae is taken when he was just six months old. He looks like me, doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteyes he does. he looks like you..very chinese and smart looking....a "gifted" child i think..hopefully.
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