By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going.” vs. 8
Hebrews 11:8-16
Since Abraham and Sarah are mentioned first among the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Hebrew people, it’s not strange that the writer of Hebrew makes them prime models of faithfulness for his readers. In fact, they get top billing! But as he refers to their faithful obedience, the writer makes an interesting observation. They set out on their journey of faith without knowing where they were going! In other words, they weren’t much different than we are when we begin walking in the way of Jesus. It’s such an interesting exercise! For one reason or another we are touched by the Spirit and decide to take a different path through life. This can involve drastic change or a more subtle adjustment in our direction and purpose. But no matter how repentance takes place, none of us know what is going to happen or where we will one day end up. We simply keep trusting that, day by day, the Spirit will show us the way. There may even be dead-ends and certainly there will be detours, and invariably we’ll be surprised by where we end up. And what’s neat is that place where we are right now may not even be our final destination!
Thought for the Day: Where has my faith walk taken me?
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