Face to Face With Jesus - a Lenten MeditationSample

God spoke with Abraham like he would a friend. When Abraham gave his nephew Lot the option to choose land for himself, God himself spoke to him reassuring him of His presence with him and reinforcing his promise of making his descendants numerous. Lot choose the seemingly fertile land of the Jordan where the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were located while Abraham settled down in the arid lands of Canaan. God rewarded Abraham for his generosity and selflessness towards his family and blessed him beyond measure. A few years later when visited by three angels he is told that his promised son is closer than ever and is encouraged that the long wait is almost over. God then debates with himself if he should tell Abraham of his plans for the wicked city of Sodom. He chooses to tell him and what ensues is almost a negotiation initiated by Abraham in order to save the land and its people. God agrees to Abraham's terms but unfortunately Sodom and Gomorrah don't make the cut and are completely wiped out.

The predominant theme of Abraham's life was an ongoing intimacy and friendship with God. This was grown in an environment of prolonged seasons of waiting and believing. It was not easy to leave his family of origin and step out in faith following a God he knew nothing of. Yet he did it, confident that the God who called him could accomplish all that he promised.

Questions to ask yourself?

Do you find yourself in a long wait?

What are some lessons you have learnt through this wait?

Has your faith grown or gotten stunted in the wait?