Call Upon Him

Genesis 12 includes the call of Abram, and Abram’s calling back to the Lord.

The first few verses are the call of God on Abram’s life to leave what is known, and walk to what is shown, all directed by God.  He promises Abram blessing that extends throughout the earth (verses 1-3).

Next follows Abram’s obedience to that call. And notice, Abram was 75 when he began this journey.  He set out to where God lead him, and he arrived. (vs 5)

The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.

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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…There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord.

After Abram heard God’s call, listened, and obeyed, he then heard God promise blessing to his offspring.  And Abram’s response was to build an altar and call upon (proclaim) the name of the Lord.

Have you heard God calling you? Where is he leading?  Are you following?

Build an altar (kneel down and remember) and start calling on the Lord (proclaiming his name).

Then walk with him towards the promises, as he walks ahead of you to show you where to take the next step.