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Backup Strategy

Are you trusting God and at the same time worried?

God had said to Abraham, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you.” Although Abraham heeded God’s call, He didn’t do exactly what God asked him to do because Lot, his nephew went with him (Genesis 13:1-18; Genesis 15:3).

Recall that when God called Abraham, he didn’t have a child of his own. So, he didn’t have an heir even though he was wealthy. Maybe, Abraham took Lot along because he needed to feel safe that his wealth would at least go to his nephew if he eventually died without a child. 

Obviously, Lot had been Abraham’s back up plan – a strategy intended to make him feel secure. But in the end, it turned out to be pointless.

Are you trusting God and at the same time worried that He might fail you?

Written by Ben Dankaka

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Unlike His Father

God will not ask you to do something that will not succeed in the end.

Terah, Abraham’s father had initially desired to stay in Canaan. The Bible didn’t tell us that he got that idea from God. On the other hand, Abraham’s decision to move to Canaan was inspired by God (Genesis 12:4-9).

Possibly, if God was the one who asked Terah to move to Canaan, Terah wouldn’t ended his journey in Haran even if he encountered challenges.  Although Abraham faced obstacles along the way, unlike his father, he never gave up because he was following God’s instructions.

If God is asking you to fulfill an assignment, know that He would see you through. God will not ask you to do something that will not succeed in the end. Fear not!

Written by Ben Dankaka

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Motivation is Key

If God is asking you to embark on a journey with Him, comply.

When God called Abraham, He said to him, “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Genesis 12:2-3).

Abraham had to leave his country. But he was consoled by God’s promises. God had chosen him to be the father of many nations, even though he had no child at the time.

God is aware of your needs. If He is asking you to embark on a journey with Him, comply even if it means losing everything you currently have.

Written By Ben Dankaka.

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By Faith

Whatever God tells you to do, do it in faith.

When God asked Abraham to leave his country and his father’s household to a land, He would show him, Abraham obeyed. He complied even though he was already doing well in Haran (Genesis 12:4-5).

Oftentimes, God would visit you when you are comfortable, at a time you are not expecting Him. So, His “call” may seem strange because you would wonder why He is disrupting your peace. You might even be tempted to think the revelation is just a figment of your imagination.

Whatever God tells you to do, do it in faith.

Written by Ben Dankaka

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Move!

It’s time to do what God wants you to do.

God said to Abraham, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you”(Genesis 12:1-4).  AndAbraham left. We don’t know how long it took Abraham before he obeyed God’s instructions. But we know that when Abraham got that message, he obeyed.

Possibly like Abraham, you’ve had an encounter with God but then have been in your comfort zone, wondering whether to obey the call or not. You’ve been sitting in that room, thinking you can’t go beyond the limits that others have set for you. It’s time to do what God wants you to do. Move!

Written by Ben Dankaka