TIME FOR A CHANGE

TIME FOR A CHANGE

READ:

Genesis 12:1-8

There he built an altar to the

LORD and called on the name

of the LORD.  –Genesis 12:8

Many believers long to spend daily time with God, praying and reading His Word.  Ironically, they are often distracted by a busy schedule.  Frustrations mount as busyness seems to crowd out an opening in their schedule.

Oswald  Chambers has wisely commented on the transforming power of even 5 minutes in the presence of the Lord.  Indeed, even a short time spent in intercession and the Word still has great value:  “It is not the thing on which we spend the most time that molds us, but the thing that exerts the greatest power.  Five minutes with God and His Word is worth more than all the rest of the day.”  Now, it may sound like Chambers has made an overstatement.  Yet powerful results can come from even a short time of prayer, because God is powerful.

Sometimes our days are filled with busy demands that crowd out time spent in listening to and responding to God.  But no matter where we are, any time taken to build our own spiritual “altar” to the Lord as Abram did (Genesis 12:8) opens the door to His transforming power.  If you are having trouble establishing a time with God, you could start with just 5 minutes and see where it leads.  Our God longs to meet with us and show His power in our lives. –Dennis Fisher

Lord, it’s amazing to me that you, almighty God,

would want to spend time with me!  Thank You.

I stumble with my words at times but am in awe of

You.  Thank You that You want to hear from me.

Talk with God-HE wants to hear your heart.

INSIGHT

Genesis 12 tells of Abram’s call to follow God to a land his descendants would inherit.  The main purpose of the call is seen in verse 3:  “And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”  The fulfillment of this blessing would come through Jesus, who would provide redemption for all who believe.

Have a blessed day and weekend.

God Our Creator’s Love Always

Unity & P