Trusting Through Trials Abraham’s obedience did not mean that his life would suddenly become easy. When he arrived at Canaan, his final destination, he found the Canaanites there. After such a long journey, Abraham’s faith was about to be tested. We can become easily discouraged when our obedient choices lead to difficulties and adversities. God never promised an easy life. When we obey Him, we will experience His blessings and peace, but that does not mean the road will be easy. Abraham may not have understood the fullness of God’s plan; still, he worshiped God by building an altar. In our walk of faith, we may face trials that baffle us. We may question unexpected events. But in the middle of it all, God wants our obedience and praise. The last thing God wants us to do is to give up when things don’t make sense to our human understanding. Read Genesis 12:10-20. Not long after settling down, Abraham left the famine-stricken Canaan for Egypt. He tried to take control of the situation and provide for his family, instead of resting in the promises that God had given him. Abraham’s welfare was in God’s hands, but Abraham failed to acknowledge it. When Abraham arrived in Egypt, he got himself into even more trouble by lying to Pharaoh. How many times have we made a bigger mess of things by trying to “fix” God’s plan? When we put our whole trust in God and allow Him to direct our paths, we won’t need to devise our own schemes. God doesn’t need our help to fulfill His promises or His plans. He wants only our unconditional and unwavering obedience to Him. Bishop Amos Elliott
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:04:16 +0000
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