Genesis 12:4-9
April 28th 2019, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
April 28th 2019, 4th Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Abram and his family set out for the land that the LORD would show him. And they arrived at the land of Canaan. Let us learn 3 things from here:
Firstly, the LORD showed the land of His will after Abram followed Him. He showed it, not in advance but after he had followed Him. We are also asked to follow the word of the LORD in advance, even if we are not yet sure now.
Secondly, Abram believed the promise of the LORD which seemed impossible. The land was the home ground of idol worship where Canaanites were living. Besides, he didn't have a child yet. Even under the difficult situation to believe, he believed the promise of the LORD. We should also believe even if the situation is not yet ready.
Thirdly, Abram built an altar for the LORD and worshipped. We know that he built an altar and worshipped everywhere he went. He thanked to the LORD who had appeared to him and he worshipped Him first. We should also worship the Lord first who revealed himself and gave us salvation.
Let us make worships our first priority, believe the promise of the LORD and keep following Him!
Firstly, the LORD showed the land of His will after Abram followed Him. He showed it, not in advance but after he had followed Him. We are also asked to follow the word of the LORD in advance, even if we are not yet sure now.
Secondly, Abram believed the promise of the LORD which seemed impossible. The land was the home ground of idol worship where Canaanites were living. Besides, he didn't have a child yet. Even under the difficult situation to believe, he believed the promise of the LORD. We should also believe even if the situation is not yet ready.
Thirdly, Abram built an altar for the LORD and worshipped. We know that he built an altar and worshipped everywhere he went. He thanked to the LORD who had appeared to him and he worshipped Him first. We should also worship the Lord first who revealed himself and gave us salvation.
Let us make worships our first priority, believe the promise of the LORD and keep following Him!
<The Verse of the Bible>
The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
Genesis 12:7(NIV)
