Genesis 12 Abram’s Defining Moment
When faced with the defining moment of the unknown, trust God’s promises and walk in obedience.
God called Abram to step into the unknown. (Gen 12:1)
Abram was chosen by God, not because of who Abram was, but because of who God is.
God gave Abram a command, “Go”, and a promise.
Abram’s response was to surrender to God’s call. (Heb 11:8)
1. Trust requires surrender
2. Trust holds onto God’s promises (Rom 8:28; Matt. 28:19-20)
Blessing follows obedience (Luke 11:28; James 1:22)
When faced with the unknown?
What is God calling you to let go of to embrace Him and His plan?
What step of faith do you need to take even when you don’t see the outcome?
What promises has God given you that you need to trust in by living according to them?
Genesis 12:1-20 Famine in the Calling
Calling: Self-calling vs God-Calling
God calls us where we are, to use us as we are…For His purpose. We are to be God’s ambassadors, to always be ready, in and out of season, to preach His Gospel. (John 15: 18-20)
Self-calling: self focused; self powered; self glory
God calling: God focused; God powered; God’s glory
Famine - our response (Genesis 12: 1-13)
1. God is toying with me
2. God has abandoned me
3. God is punishing me
4. This isn’t God’s call
5. There is a problem, I’ll fix it
6. Turn to God and trust Him
Famine - God’s response (Genesis 12: 14-20)
God removes all possible responses so that we recognize His response and learn to trust Him
Takeaways: What is God calling you to do? How do you respond to the famines in your life? Don’t forget that God is ALWAYS with you, in every circumstance and famine.
