Get the app40 Days in the Word - Power of the Word Sample
Theme | I Will Bless You
From | Falon Moore
Verses | Genesis 12:1-7, Galatians 3:15-29, Romans 4:13-25, Hebrews 11:8-16
I’m sure I’m not the only one who bought a 2024 diary to scribble all of the significant, exciting, demanding, and sometimes dread-filled tasks, events, celebrations and reminders that are in the year ahead. Often when we look into the future we map out our movements and our responses, almost predicting a time that is yet to come.
In Genesis 12:1-7 we see God call Abram to step out from his country and to follow where He leads. Imagine being in Abram’s shoes - no further instruction, plan or direction other than to leave everything behind, to trust that God will show the way, and then be given some incredible promises to hold onto while going on the journey. Something we can draw from Bible stories like this is that God WILL bless you, He will pour out His blessing upon you and your future, but what I also notice is God continuously calling us to remain faithful.
I know when I have tried to unpack what the future looks like for my life or tried to sit in the driver's seat, I apply all of the worldly obstacles and factors I could possibly predict, often leaving my future bound by ‘law’. I want to encourage you to take a second to read Genesis 12:1-7 and then Galatians 3:15-29. Consider verses 26 and 27 of Galatians chapter 3, "Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe—Christ’s life, the fulfilment of God’s original promise.’" (MSG)
Without faith, our lives and our future can be dictated by law and worldly obstacles that don't align with the promises of God. Remain clothed in Christ as you journey out your faith, and be certain that God will bless you as you do.
Prayer | God, today I lay down my future with all of its struggles and worries, and hold onto the promises of blessing You spoke over Abram. If Your will is to interrupt my plans or shift my future focus, I pray that my faith carries me straight towards Your promises. Let Your will be done. Amen.
About this Plan
God often uses “40 days” to complete a spiritual challenge. The challenge can involve overcoming temptation like Jesus in the desert, or preparing for an encounter with God like Moses on Mount Sinai, or the strengthening of an individual’s faith exemplified in stories like Noah’s Ark, Jonah, or David and Goliath. Over the next 40 days, we will engage with the Word, seek God, and take hold of His promises.
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