Devotion 7/3, I will follow Him
Go, walk through the length and the breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.
Genesis 13:17
God had brought Abram (whom he later renamed Abraham) and his household on a long journey from Harran (in present-day Turkey) to the land of Canaan (present-day Israel). God had made promises, and Abraham had trusted God, taking him at his word (Genesis 12:1-7).
As we can see in today’s passage, God promised to give Abraham all of the land that he could see around him in Canaan. And God said, “Go, walk through the length and the breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.” God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants there, and Abraham settled in that land and worshiped the Lord.
I give thanks for Abraham’s example. God might not call us to journey on foot, but he does call each of us to follow him in faith and faithfulness. And through Jesus, a descendant of Abraham, God keeps his promises to us.
Lord Jesus, give us the faith and faithfulness to follow where you lead, trusting in you. Amen.
Lord, as we walk in Your garden of creation today, let us be constantly reminded, You are with us always. I pray I trust in You in all I say and do, that my strength and trust in you will serve others by my actions. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen
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