Passage
Genesis 12:1-9 (ESV)
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40
Key Verse: 8:35
You Will Be a Blessing
Date: Jan. 21, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 12:2-3
First, the LORD calls Abram (1-5). The LORD told Abram to leave his country, people and father's home and go to a new land. Leaving behind what was comfortable and familiar, Abram would build a new life rooted only in God's promises and blessings. From a single family with no children (11:30), God would bring forth a great nation. He would bless and protect Abram. God would bless the whole world through him. By faith Abram believed God. He packed up and moved his family to Canaan.
Second, the LORD's assurance (6-9). Upon arriving in Canaan, Abram found people already inhabiting the land. Reality did not seem to match God's promises. But God specifically promised Abram that the land would be given to his offspring. Abram believed God's word and built an altar in response. Abram moved from there and built another altar, calling on the LORD.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for your promises. Help me to live by faith in your promises. Make me a blessing.
One Word: Live by faith; be a blessing
