Genesis 46:2-3
And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!”
“Here I am,” he replied.
“I am God, the God of your father,” he said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.”
When it just doesn’t make sense, when what you know from history doesn’t fit the narrative, from out of nowhere God can change the course you’re on and tell you it’s okay. Confused, Jacob treasured God’s presence and promises.
Don’t ever forget that these accounts from God’s Word are written for our admonition. Always be open for change that the all-powerful Deity brings into your life.
Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
Abram was comfortable in Ur of the Chaldees, but God called him on a journey of faith.
Moses was comfortable herding sheep in the wilderness, but God’s people needed a deliverer.
Jonah was comfortable preaching in Israel, but Nineveh needed to hear from God.
Nehemiah was comfortable as the king’s cupbearer, but the walls of Jerusalem needed to be rebuilt.
Give it some thought.
Gary