And God said to Abraham, "Leave your people and your father's house and come to a land I will show you...."
Why? to eke out a meager existence and to live as a stranger in the land of others?
To live in fear? To be anxious every day of one's life?
Or to be in peace? To know that God will never leave you or abandon you? To know that your descendents will be well taken care of and will have nothing to fear?
How did Abraham learn these things?
On the way to the land of Promise.
On the way, as he was ambushed by the retainers of Pharoah, and as Sarah was taken as captive into Pharoah's harem.
On the way, as God delivered them both out of harm and sent them on their way with the riches of Egypt.
On the way, as he re-entered the land of Promise and found riches so great that he and Lot needed to separate to feed the flocks.
On the way, as the land-owners were willing to sell him wells and land to sustain his household.
On the way, as Abraham was able to defeat aborginal armies and take back what belonged to him.
On the way, as he trusted God with Isaac and all his inheritance.
And how will we learn the secrets of God? On the way, if we are willing to leave what we know and begin the journey.
This entry reads like prose, but touches my soul like poetry. Quite beautiful! Thanks.
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