The Voice

Genesis 12

Genesis 12:1-4a “Now the Lord said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in all your families the earth shall be blessed. So Abram went, as the Lord had told him.” 

God calls Abram to leave behind the comforts of all that he has known to be the head of a new nation. Obeying this call from the Lord likely left Abram asking the question “Lord, why me?” We will see why as the book of Genesis continues to unfold. Abram's name will change to Abraham and from his family lineage will come the fulfillment of the promises spoken by the Lord in Genesis 12 - Christ. 

Through Jesus a new nation of people from every tribe, nation, and tongue will be one. He is the head of the new nation - the church. And it is through Christ that we, the church, are led into a new land where we will dwell with the Lord in perfect communion forever. Hearing and obeying the voice of the Lord leads us down the narrow road which leads to following in the footsteps of Christ. This is not a road we walk alone. The Lord sees us as He calls us to follow Him, He is working ahead and behind us in our going, and He cares for and sustains us in each of the steps that we take. The voice of the Lord will not speak to us then leave us to walk alone. Rather, the Lord speaks and He is near as we are sent. Let our lives be marked by hearing and following the voice of the Lord. 

Lord, lead us to hear and follow you 

Question to consider - What is the Lord calling you to leave in order to hear and follow Him?