“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
Genesis 12:1-3, 21:1-3
God told Abram to leave his home and relatives and go to a place that He would show him. Abram trusted God and obeyed Him.
God promised Abram that he would have a big family, that He would bless Abram, and provide for and protect him. God had a plan to use Abram to bless all the families of the earth.
God is the Creator of all things. We were once able to have a relationship with God, but then sin came into the world and separated us from Him. Sin is disobeying God. But because God loves us so much, He had a plan for us to be with Him again, to give us His Son, Jesus.
God used Abram’s big family to bring Jesus into the world many years later. Because Jesus came, died on the cross, and rose again, anyone on earth now has the chance to be saved from their sin. This is the blessing that God was talking about.
We can trust God by telling Him we believe in Jesus and asking Him to forgive us for our sins so we can have a relationship with God. We can trust that God will provide for us and protect us because He has a plan for us!
Abram obeyed God, even though he didn’t know where He was going to lead him. What are some ways you can obey God, even when you don’t know what the outcome will be?
God promised Abram and Sarai that they would have a big family. Abram and Sarai had to wait a long time for their son. What does this teach us about trusting God and His plan for our lives?
Thank You, God, for Your many promises and blessings. We know that You have a perfect plan for our lives. Help us to trust You and obey You, even when we do not understand or know what the outcome will be. We love You and want to trust You more each day. It’s in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.