Lynwood is reading through the Bible chronologically this year. I’m following a little different plan than our church but it’s pretty close. Today, I began to read about Abram (the guy that eventually becomes Abraham). And, man, I think we’re kin cause I do the same things he did.
I mean, at a general glance, how can you complain about him? He follows God when God calls. Even when he doesn’t know where he’ll end up. And he’s blessed. Things, people, money. He’s got ‘em all.
But, at the first sign of trouble, watch out! A famine hits so Abram packs up heads to Egypt for help. Mistake one. Then, he gets nervous about his beautiful wife (apparently old pharaoh was rounding up the beauties for himself) and tells them that she is his sister. A half truth since she was his half sister, but also his wife. Mistake two. Spoiler alert: this won’t be the only time Abram tells that lie.
So, where does he mess up? He doesn’t stop to ask God what to do. He doesn’t stop to think that the God of the universe might know better what to do or can provide for and protect him. So, when trouble hits, he “knows what to do.” And Abram does what he thinks is best.
Me too.
How many times have I done that? Trouble hits and before I stop and take time to seek God’s face I’m off trying to fix it. Or should I say messing it up more.
So Abram and me, we’re com padre’s. Members of a club that I’m pretty sure has many members. They just don’t stand up and announce it, not with words anyway. So, I’m trying to learn this lesson now, while there’s no emergency or trouble. Seek God. When all is well. Seek God. When trouble hits. Seek God. When I don’t know what to do. Seek God.
Anyone else trying to learn this or is it just me?
Brian
