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Abraham – The Father of a Nation

Scripture

“So, Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.” (Genesis 12:4 NLT)

“The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would. And Abraham named their son Isaac. Eight days after Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as God had commanded. Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born.” (Genesis 21:1-5 NLT)

Reflection

At seventy-five, God called Abram to leave his family and go to Canaan, requiring great faith and obedience. God established a covenant with him, promising not only to bless him but to make him a blessing. Though Abram had no children at the time, God promised he would become a great nation. Personally, I have no desire to become a parent in old age - that season has passed for me. However, at one hundred, Abram became the father of Isaac, showing that God’s plans often unfold later in life, beyond our expectations.

Application

How would you respond if God called you to uproot your life and move in obedience to His direction? And how would you react to the news of expecting a child well beyond the usual age?

Prayer

Father, help me to hear Your voice clearly and give me the courage to obey, regardless of my age or limitations, even when it does not seem practical.