[Discoveries] 02-29-08 The LORD appears -- Genesis 12:7

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/*The LORD appeared to Abram ... -- Genesis 12:7*/

I wonder how many times Abram felt like turning back. Clearly he felt 
vulnerable; he felt the need to lie about his wife to protect his own 
skin. The years were going by and the promise that he would be made into 
a great nation hadn't even resulted in a single child. Every day he was 
reminded that he was a stranger, a guest, a pilgrim in a land he did not 
own -- a land where shepherds fought over grazing rights and watering 
holes, and if you lost the fight you might not survive.

Despite whatever fears, disappointments and struggles he faced, Abram 
traveled through the land.

And then the LORD appeared to him.

Many times I have prayed with people who have said, "The Lord will never 
speak to me." Yet before we were done praying, the Lord did speak 
soothing words of comfort and healing.

I knew He would, because at the right moment, the LORD will always 
appear. I don't know what form that will take for you. But I do know 
that the LORD is watching over our journey. He knows when we get tired 
and discouraged. He knows when we run out of hope and help. He knows 
when we have nothing left.

Then He will appear, and we will discover that everything we need is in 
Him.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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