Scripture: Genesis 12:6-7
At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 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.
I love how the Canaanites are a side note in this
passage. Moses, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, seems to be saying, “Yeah,
the Canaanites were there, but they didn’t matter. God had plans for what He
was going to do with that land.”
Up until this vision of and conversation with God,
Abram had no idea that the Lord was going to give him the land. He simply
thought he was to move there and live alongside the people. Now, God blesses
him with promised possession.
Can you imagine being Abram at that moment,
hearing that God is going to do so much for you? And yet God has promised us
even more. We have an eternal home waiting for us where nothing bad will ever
happen. And even in our lives now, God does more for us than we deserve or can imagine.
His blessings on the lives of His children are extravagant. He overwhelms us
with His love!
And what does Abram do? He worships. It’s the only
appropriate response he can give. Even before God clears out the Canaanites and
gives him the land, Abram worships because He believes God will fulfill His
promise.
Are you facing any opposition in your life? Don’t
worry. It’s a side note in God’s story for you. Even now, you can worship God
for the victory and blessing He will give you.
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