" ABRAHAM "

This week we will be taking a glimpse at the life of Abraham and his decision-making process. Lessons that we can learn from the life of Abraham. Something that I told my children as well as my grandchildren: That there are consequences to any action we take. It's vital that we recognize that we can set into motion a series of events that may continue long after we're gone. Unfortunately, when we are making a decision most of us think only of the immediate consequences. These are often misleading because they are short-lived. Abraham was an ordinary man who's faith pleased God. He had a choice to make. Now the decision that he had to make was between setting out with family and belongings for parts unknown or staying right where he was. He had to decide between the security of what he already had and the uncertainty of traveling under God's direction. All he had to go on was God's promise to guide and bless him. Abraham could hardly have been expected to visualize how much of the future was resting on his decision of whether to go or stay, but his obedience affected the history of the world. His decision to follow God set into motion the development of the nation that God would eventually us as his own when he visited earth himself. When Jesus Christ came to earth, God's promise was fulfilled; through Abraham, the entire world was blessed. You probably don't know the long-term effects of most decisions you make. But shouldn't the fact that there will be long-term results cause you to think carefully and seek God's guidance as you make choices and take action today? Until Next Time... Jim,