亞伯蘭的蒙召及遠行
經文:
創世記12－14章
中心思想:
創世記12：1－9，13：14－18
提要
第十二章到十四章描述上帝呼召亞伯蘭離開他的家鄉吾珥（靠近波斯灣），到一個遙遠而陌生的地方去，旅途中亞伯蘭遇到許多事令他痛苦分神，諸如：父親死於哈蘭、嚴重的饑荒、追求世俗享樂的侄兒羅得。但上帝正在尋找一個忠誠的人，這個人必須完全相信上帝，才能擁有上帝的應許。對亞伯蘭和他的後裔來說，應許包括了得享大名，成為大國，並在面對各種問題的時候，經歷極大的祝福！
第12章
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第13章
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第14章
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亞伯蘭
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亞伯蘭
在迦南
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羅得
在危險中
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| 1 在吾珥 9 | 10 在埃及 20 | ||
蒙召
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妥協
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揀選
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戰勝
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每日與主同行
在你生命中有多少空處留給上帝重新規劃你的腳步？你願意效法亞伯蘭的榜樣嗎？
閉上雙眼幾分鐘，假設你是亞伯蘭。上帝已經告訴你應該打點行李準備搬家。「搬到那兒？」你問道，上帝回答：「去一個到時候我會告訴你的地方。」於是你順服，辭去工作、整理家具、召集家人，向城外走去。
目的地：未知！
聽起來好像很牽強，不妨回頭重唸十二章的開頭，就知道亞伯蘭面對的是一個千真萬確的挑戰。
如果今天上帝蒞臨你家，對你說：「準備搬家吧！」或要你做一些與你人生中原訂的主要計畫不相合的事，你願意憑信心回應嗎？同時信任祂掌管一切？－包括經濟問題、居住、地點、新的教會、新的朋友。在今天找一段安靜的時刻，散步一會兒，與上帝獨處一陣子，坦白與祂交談，如果你可以，就直接告訴祂；如果你現在還不能決定，但你願意，也告訴祂，然後放鬆自己，完全讓祂帶領。
閉上雙眼幾分鐘，假設你是亞伯蘭。上帝已經告訴你應該打點行李準備搬家。「搬到那兒？」你問道，上帝回答：「去一個到時候我會告訴你的地方。」於是你順服，辭去工作、整理家具、召集家人，向城外走去。
目的地：未知！
聽起來好像很牽強，不妨回頭重唸十二章的開頭，就知道亞伯蘭面對的是一個千真萬確的挑戰。
如果今天上帝蒞臨你家，對你說：「準備搬家吧！」或要你做一些與你人生中原訂的主要計畫不相合的事，你願意憑信心回應嗎？同時信任祂掌管一切？－包括經濟問題、居住、地點、新的教會、新的朋友。在今天找一段安靜的時刻，散步一會兒，與上帝獨處一陣子，坦白與祂交談，如果你可以，就直接告訴祂；如果你現在還不能決定，但你願意，也告訴祂，然後放鬆自己，完全讓祂帶領。
默想
踏著亞伯蘭的足跡
亞伯蘭的信心增長的時候，他的耐力也跟著增長。從吾珥到哈蘭走了六百英里後，亞伯蘭以七十五歲的高齡向四百英里的迦南地出發，日後他還到埃及，來回四百英里，總共走了一千四百英里，就現在來說可真是長途跋涉啊！
亞伯蘭的信心增長的時候，他的耐力也跟著增長。從吾珥到哈蘭走了六百英里後，亞伯蘭以七十五歲的高齡向四百英里的迦南地出發，日後他還到埃及，來回四百英里，總共走了一千四百英里，就現在來說可真是長途跋涉啊！
金言
立志為上帝做有用的器皿是不夠的，要願意接受雕削陶造才行！
The Call and Travels of Abram
Scriptures:
Genesis 12-14
Heart of the Passage:
Genesis 12:1-9; 13:14-18
Overview
Chapters 12-14 describe God's call of Abram to leave his home in Ur (near the Persian Gulf) and travel to a distant but unspecified new land. Abram faces many potential distractions along the way: the death of his father in Haran, a severe famine, the worldly pursuits of his nephew Lot. But God is looking for a man of faith who will trust Him completely to keep His promises. For Abram and his descendants, those promises include receiving a great name, becoming a great nation, and experiencing great blessing in the face of impossible odds.
Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Abram
1 in Ur 9
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Abram
10 in Egypt 20
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Abram
in Canaan
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Lot
in Danger
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Calling
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Compromising
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Choosing
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Conquering
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Your Daily Walk
How much room have you allowed in your life for God to redirect your steps? Would you be available to do what Abram did?
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you are Abram. God has just told you to pack your belongings and prepare to move. "Move where?" you respond. "To a place I'll show you at the proper time." So you obey. You quit your job, load up your furniture, pack up your family, and head out of cown.
Destination: Unknown!
If this sounds far-fetched, go back and reread the opening verses of chapter 12, for that is precisely the challenge Abrarn faced!
What if God should come calling at your house today and say, "Get ready to move!" Or He told you to do something else that just didn't fit into your own master plan for your life. Would you be willing to respond by faith and trust Him one step at a time—for finances, a place to live, a new church, a new circle of friends? During a quiet moment today, take a walk and get alone with God. Be candid with Him. If you're available, tell Him so. If you're not but you want to be, tell Him that too. Then relax and let Him lead.
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you are Abram. God has just told you to pack your belongings and prepare to move. "Move where?" you respond. "To a place I'll show you at the proper time." So you obey. You quit your job, load up your furniture, pack up your family, and head out of cown.
Destination: Unknown!
If this sounds far-fetched, go back and reread the opening verses of chapter 12, for that is precisely the challenge Abrarn faced!
What if God should come calling at your house today and say, "Get ready to move!" Or He told you to do something else that just didn't fit into your own master plan for your life. Would you be willing to respond by faith and trust Him one step at a time—for finances, a place to live, a new church, a new circle of friends? During a quiet moment today, take a walk and get alone with God. Be candid with Him. If you're available, tell Him so. If you're not but you want to be, tell Him that too. Then relax and let Him lead.
Insight
Walking in Abram's Sandals —
While Abram's faith was growing, so was his stamina. After walking 600 miles from Ur to Haran, Abram set out at the age of 75 for the land of Canaan—400 miles away. He later made a 400-mile round trip to Egypt for a total of 1,400 miles. Now that's a Daily Walk!
While Abram's faith was growing, so was his stamina. After walking 600 miles from Ur to Haran, Abram set out at the age of 75 for the land of Canaan—400 miles away. He later made a 400-mile round trip to Egypt for a total of 1,400 miles. Now that's a Daily Walk!
Adage
It is not enough to want to be a useful tool for God: you must be willing to sit still for the grinding that produces the edge.
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