What actions can we take to align with God's will, like Abram? God Steps In: Genesis 12:17 “But the LORD afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai.” God intervenes to protect the promise He had spoken over Abram. From this single verse we learn that the Lord guards His purposes even when we stumble. To align our lives with His will, we can mirror key responses Abram ultimately embraced. Hold Fast to God’s Promises, Not Human Schemes – Trust what God has said, even when circumstances look risky (Genesis 12:1–3). – Resist the urge to manipulate outcomes with half-truths or shortcuts; surrender control (Psalm 37:5). – Remember that God is faithful to complete what He begins (Philippians 1:6). Welcome God’s Protective Interventions – Recognize divine interruptions as mercy, not mere inconvenience. – Let God’s “plagues” on wrong directions steer you back to the right path (Hebrews 12:6). – Give thanks when He closes doors that contradict His word (Revelation 3:7). Practice Transparent Integrity – Choose honesty that reflects God’s character (Ephesians 4:25). – Confess when you have deceived or concealed truth; receive cleansing (1 John 1:9). – Grow in a reputation of reliability so others see Christ in you (Proverbs 10:9). Submit Quickly to Correction – Abram left Egypt when Pharaoh confronted him (Genesis 12:19–20); lingering in disobedience multiplies trouble. – Ask, “Where is God highlighting misalignment in my walk today?” – Act promptly on conviction, turning from sin to obedience (Acts 3:19). Live by Faith, Not Fear – Fear pushed Abram to hide Sarai; faith later led him to the altar (Genesis 13:4). – Replace “What if?” with “God will” (Isaiah 41:10). – Meditate on His past faithfulness to fuel present courage (Psalm 77:11). Stay Aligned Through Ongoing Worship – Abram built altars wherever he went (Genesis 12:7–8; 13:18). – Set regular times to meet with God in Scripture and praise (Psalm 119:164). – Let worship recalibrate desires to His will (Romans 12:1–2). Taking these steps positions us to walk, like Abram, under the protective, promise-keeping hand of the Lord. |
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