Abraham was called to go, by his faith, "to a place he would later receive as his inheritance." He had sufficient faith to bring his family to leave their homeland, and to go to an unknown place. Why did he have so much faith? It wasn't because he's extraordinarily brave; rather, his faith was based on a foundation - He was waiting for a city whose architect and builder was God. Abraham could proceed with faith because he deeply believed that God's promises will be fulfilled. Whenever I come across this passage, I give thanks to God, because indeed our entire life is designed and built by God. When we take on the way of God, we will enjoy its peace and satisfaction.
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Abraham seemed to have seen this city in the spirit even though he didn't know where he was going and what the place was like. He also didn't know that he was going to set up tent in a foreign land and become a guest in the Promised Land. When the Promised Land had nothing, however, he already saw the city built for him by God in the spirit. When he saw the city, faith came out from deep down inside him, and that's why Hebrews 11:1 says "faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Abraham could see things he did not see by faith because he believed that God's promises will come true. He saw the city - a city with solid foundation and one that was built on God's promise. Therefore, in his daily life, this promise became his hope and strength.
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Abraham's faith wasn't based on nothing, but rather it had a solid foundation. His faith was built on God's word and originated from God's promises. We also need to live by God's promises; when we read God's word, it will produce strength deep inside our hearts. Let us live by God's word daily so that we can fully experience His faithfulness. Are you willing to begin walking in the promises of God today?
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