Faith and Separation
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Be a Blessing
By Andrew Murray0GEN 12:1Andrew Murray emphasizes that God's call to Abraham, 'Be a blessing,' is not just for personal happiness but for the purpose of sharing God's blessings with others. He explains that true love seeks to bless others, and as believers, we are called to offer ourselves completely to God to be used as vessels of His blessings. Murray encourages Christians to embrace a life of faith, leaving behind worldly attachments to fully receive God's blessings and power. He assures that God will fulfill His promise to bless us, enabling us to bless others in return. The sermon concludes with a prayer for guidance to the promised land of divine fellowship and blessing.
The Divine Summons
By F.B. Meyer0GEN 12:1F.B. Meyer emphasizes the Divine Summons that God issued to Abraham, calling him to leave his homeland and family for a promised land. This call, while involving hardship and sacrifice, was wise and purposeful, designed to strengthen Abraham's faith and ultimately bless the world through him. Meyer illustrates that God's summons often requires separation from worldly ties, but it is accompanied by promises that assure us of God's faithfulness. He encourages believers to heed this call, recognizing that true growth in faith often comes from stepping out of comfort zones. The sermon concludes with a call to embrace the separation that leads to deeper fellowship with God and greater blessings for others.