Abraham builds an Altar

I'm reading more about Abram's journey and the promises given to him by God. Abram obeys God and leaves the land of Ur. Walking by faith to a place the Lord wants to give him and his descendants. God speaks saying 'this is the land' and Abram builds an altar there. But then due to a famine in the land Abram goes on to Egypt. Now I am not sure if he was suppose to do that? It seemed like the right idea? But, he had to lie about his wife. She went into the palace probably in preparation to be presented to Pharaoh. But God starts to send plagues upon Pharaoh to protect Sarai. When Pharaoh finds out Sarai is Abrams wife, he sends Abram and Sarai back out, and Pharaoh allows Abram to keep the wealth that he gave to him when he thought that Ab and Sar were siblings. Abram and all with him, journey back to where? To where the first altar was built, where God said 'I will give you this land' and here Abram calls on the name of the Lord again.

 

I think in this how God was in control. Even though they were in Egypt in odd circumstances, God's redemptive plan was still alive and His promise to Abram was going to take place.

 

I think about where I had journeyed off, sincerely wanting the will of God for my life, but then realizing where I was, wasn't such a good idea, and as I sought Christ and obeyed, I once again felt like my feet were in the right place. I learnt and gained things in the process even though that direction wasn't the right one for me.

 

I give glory to God, for although I am holding onto Him, He is more so, holding onto me, and I know that He will guide me to the promised land for His purposes. Sometimes people can think ahh, I've mucked it, it's over and out, but I say 'But God' But God!!!

 

Seek Him and ask for His directions. And as you move forward obey Him. Make good choices, operate in the right spirit. Walk and abide in Faith.