What I Trust vs. Who I Trust

Thought: What do you trust?

As soon as we meet Abraham (Spoiler Alert: God is about to change his name from Abram in Genesis 17) in Genesis 12, the first verse is God asking him to leave his country, his people, his family, and his home and set out for something new! God has given Abraham a huge promise. You might be familiar with the idea that you have to take big risks to make it big in life, and I think it's tempting to believe this is what is happening here. But Abraham isn't starting a new business or just getting a fresh start; he's stepping out in faith. He's leaving all the things he has found security and comfort in to step out.

His security and comfort can no longer be found in his things, his people, or his plans as he leaves them behind. What do you trust? What brings you comfort and security? Is it your country, your people, your family, or your home? The call to faith begins where your comfort zone ends.

Take a minute and pray (even if you've never really prayed before). Ask God to open your eyes to what He might want to teach you in this passage so that you can connect more deeply with your student.

When was the last time God asked you to leave something behind and follow Him? Is there something God is asking you to take a step away from now?