God Has a Plan

 

“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3

When Abram was 75 years old, he heard God tell him to leave everything that is familiar and go to a land God would show him. Back then, there was no AI, google, no waze, no newspapers even, to give Abram any answers to the many questions that he certainly would have. I am 69 years old as I delight in telling everyone who cares to know, and I cannot imagine uprooting myself and my family to leave my comfortable home, community, and friends, to start anew in a place that God calls me to. 

But Abram's obedience brings blessing not only to himself but to "all families of the earth"! Obedience seems to be the key to unlock God's many promises! Abraham's story can be ours too if we only listen and obey. For each one one of us, God has a dream, a plan, a vision, where we can use up all the talents, gifts and resources He has lavished us with. If we follow Him, He will bring us on adventures that will make us grow and bloom. 

Just as God had a plan, and continues to have a plan for His beloved people Israel, He has a plan for us too, a future full of hope (Jeremiah 29:11). As long as we stay rooted in Him, seeking His will for our lives, and obeying, we will have an identity as His special people.

Father, may we be brave enough to seek Your plan for us. May we embrace all that You have for us. May we overcome any fear we have in the unknown and place our full trust in You.