Scripture to Read: Genesis 13:1-4
As we enter Genesis 13 today, take note of the importance of Abram's response. Now, as a reminder, at the conclusion of Genesis 12:10-20, Abram's life was spared, but he and his family were sent out of Egypt. Genesis 13:1 starts with this, "So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb." We will see in tomorrow's passage that Abram and Lot have to part ways because the land is not big enough for both to dwell there. Between these two movements, though, we see a moment worth meditating on. What we need to focus on is found in Genesis 13:4, "to the place where he made an altar at the first. And there Abram called upon the name of the LORD." Abram returns to a place of worship and his response is to call upon the name of the LORD. While the passage does not specify what Abram says as he calls upon the name of the LORD, we can observe that this is a time of worship and prayer to God. God had been faithful to deliver Abram from the hand of Pharaoh, and God continued to guide Abram in the decisions that Abram still needed to make. There is no one else worthy to receive worship other than God. Abram understood this truth, and this passage calls for us to remember that too. Remember all the ways that God has been faithful to you. Look to the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, and trust God to guide you with His Word.
Challenge & Application
What does this passage teach us about how we should respond to God for His past faithfulness?
How has God been faithful to His promises from His Word in your life?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!