Keep Going

Read Genesis 14-16
 
Genesis 14:18-20 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 And blessed be God Most High.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
 
WHO is this priest, Melchizedek? He was a priest of “God Most High”. How could there be a priest of God hundreds of years before God gave his people the order of priesthood? And why would Abram give Melchizedek one-tenth of his bounty from the battle?
    One of the many things the Bible tells us in is that God is at work in people “outside of” the main characters. Abram, of course, is the central figure in God’s salvation story here. But this brief interlude shows God is speaking to and using others around Abram. In his journey into a new land away from his home, Abram is not alone.
    I want you to understand this. Again, in his journey into a new land away from his home, Abram is not alone.
    Here’s a “trust truth”: When God calls you to go to a new land—a new place, a new work or a new gift, then you can know this: The Lord God has already gone there. He has prepared the way for you. He has put people and events in place to pour out his Spirit on you, so you may accomplish his kingdom purposes as he has called you. This truth is illustrated throughout the Bible in each person God calls to his work, even in Jesus Christ.
    Often, we question, “What is God’s will for my life?” I think this can be a question to delay our going into his will. We see the road ahead, but we’re very unsure, “I can do that.” There is actually joy in the uncertainty. Trusting only in our own ability causes too much stress. But going with God is to know he is helping, guiding and empowering you. Seeing him work far above your expectations enlivens your faith. You get to learn more of God’s love in your life as he blesses your obedience.
    Yes, God’s will can be a mystery to you. Abram needed to walk with God for more than 25 years until he saw the total picture of God’s purpose for his life. And he did see through the victories and trials because he kept going forward.
    But be of faith to go and see what God is showing you to do.
 
Be Glad and Know: God has already gone where he’s calling you to go.