The practice of early rising is notably exemplified in the life of Abraham, a patriarch revered for his faith and obedience to God. Throughout the biblical narrative, Abraham's early rising is often associated with pivotal moments of divine encounter and obedience, reflecting his readiness to respond to God's call.

Genesis 19:27 · "Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD." This verse highlights Abraham's habit of rising early to seek the presence of the Lord. It was after the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah that Abraham returned to the place where he had interceded for the cities, demonstrating his commitment to prayer and communion with God.

Genesis 21:14 · "Early in the morning, Abraham took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba." Here, Abraham rises early to fulfill a difficult task commanded by God. Despite the emotional weight of sending Hagar and Ishmael away, Abraham's early rising signifies his prompt obedience to God's instructions, even when they are personally challenging.

Genesis 22:3 · "So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for the burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated." This passage is perhaps the most profound instance of Abraham's early rising. It marks the beginning of his journey to Mount Moriah, where he was to offer Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham's early rising here is a testament to his unwavering faith and readiness to act upon God's command without delay.

In these instances, Abraham's early rising is not merely a matter of routine but a reflection of his spiritual discipline and dedication to God's will. His actions underscore the importance of prioritizing divine directives and the readiness to engage with God's purposes at the start of each day. Abraham's life serves as an enduring example of how early rising can be an expression of faithfulness and devotion in the life of a believer.Genesis 19:27
And Abraham got up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:
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The Testament of Abraham. Introduction.
... of Apocryphal works, and some passages in early Christian writers ... of the three who
came to Abraham at the ... the added circumstance of the calf rising up whole ...
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Abraham --The Father of the Faithful.
... of the plain, a great smoke was rising from them ... Abraham had always obeyed God, and
believed his word, and now ... he could not understand, he rose up early in the ...
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Abraham
... seems to have crept in at some very early time. ... who goeth astray.' But when he saw
the sun rising, he said ... Then said Abraham, 'O my people, I am clear of these ...
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The Early Training of a Race.
... towns, like Dibon and Heshbon, lay on slightly rising hills ... THE EARLY STAGES IN THE
TRAINING OF THE HUMAN RACE ... of government, even in the days of Abraham; and it ...
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Conclusion
... longer stands alone like a solitary peak rising from the ... have been expected had we
remembered that Abraham was a ... We have seen that the early culture of western ...
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Home Dedication.
... servant gained a signal triumph over all the protestations of natural affection,
and silenced all its rising murmurs; for "Abraham rose up early in the morning ...
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Scenes in the Lives of the Patriarchs.
... top of Mount Moriah kindling in the rising sun, and ... Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, were
among the richest shepherds ... among them." The saints of that early age were ...
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The Life of Mr. Samuel Rutherford.
... diligence and success, both night and day, rising usually by ... for which he was summoned
(as early as June ... not hide from his faithful servant Abraham the things ...
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Palestine under Pagan Kings.
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of Abraham's visit there. ... Think of them rising three hundred and fifty feet ...
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The Blessing of God on Filial Piety.
... Notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking ... fear of God, and
are early taught to ... flattered themselves "because they had Abraham to their ...
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