Faith that works listens!!!

"Now the Lord said unto Abram..." (Genesis 12: 1)
 
Abraham is mentioned or alluded to throughout the entire Bible. However, his story is officially found in Genesis chapters 12-25. It is here that we ride along on the adventure of faith from his beginning in Ur to his burial in Machpelah.
 
As we follow Abraham, watching and witnessing his life, we are able to identify at least seven signs that seem to be responsible for him having faith that works. Here is the first sign.
 
1. Faith that works listens.
 
"Now the Lord said unto Abram..." (Genesis 12:1)
 
We have no idea exactly where Abraham was or what he was doing when the Lord first spoke to him. Yet, we do know that wherever he was and whatever he was doing, he stopped and listened. Listening to God is the key component of faith. It is when God speaks that you recognize the voice as belonging to Him. It is when God speaks that you hear His plans for you. It is when He speaks that you understand that He has purpose for you.
 
Abraham did not turn a deaf ear to God.  Abraham did not have a hard head with respect to God. Abraham did not ignore God. When God spoke, he listened. Listening is such a simple thing and, yet, such an essential thing.
 
For, if you don't listen, you won't know what to believe. If you don't listen, you won't know what God wants you to do. If you don't listen, you won't know how to invest your faith. If you don't listen, you won't know which direction to take.
 
Listening to God is the backbone and bottom line of your faith. As you seek God today, close your mouth, hold your tongue, open your ears, and listen. 

Pastor Ben 🙏🏽

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