Genesis 12:5 He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan, and they arrived there.
It feels like obedience to God might be a smidge easier when God appears to you and speaks to you. (See verse 7.) It wouldn’t be nearly so agonizing trying to discern what is God’s will if He showed up and said, “Here is exactly what I want you to do in this situation.” I think most people would have an easier time being obedient with that kind of guidance.
Genesis 12:6 Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land.
For me, the problem comes when trying to discern God’s will from *my* wants or the world’s pull. There have been times where I have felt Him giving me signs, but, ultimately, I don’t know if I’m misunderstanding or misinterpreting or those aren’t signs at all but here I am using them to shape my future.
Genesis 12:7 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.
Precious Savior, Trying to be obedient to Your will can be very disconcerting at times, but I do think You nudge us through signs at times. Regardless of whether that’s You or my wishful thinking, help me, help each of us, to seek Your will for our lives and to walk the path we feel You are calling us to. Use us where we are. Help us to shine Your light. Always. Amen.
Genesis 12:8-9 From there he went on toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev.
Have a blessed day.