[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 12]] ## Title: A Brave Adventure ## Scripture: (Genesis 12:1-3) Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land that I will show you. Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing. I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, so that all the families of the earth may receive blessing through you.” (NET) ## Observation: It is hard to imagine the amount of bravery it took for Abraham to leave everything and follow God. Not only was he leaving everything behind and journeying to an unknown destination, but he was also leaving the so-called protection of the local gods. During the time, many people thought that “gods” were local. He would have not only left his country, but also left the protection of his local deity. Abraham trusted God. At some point in our lives, God will ask us to trust Him. The greatest trust will be when we have to choose to trust Him with our salvation. However, it is not a journey into the unknown. It is an adventure with God. He is always with us and walks with us just as He did with Abraham. ## Application: Think of your life as an adventure with the Lord. This means there will be monsters, hardships, and valleys. There will also be mountain tops, victories, and great moments of triumph. God is with us through it all. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us in all things.