When God called Abraham, he did not tell so much about the nature of the journey but as his nature is He never failed to tell about what blessings he would inherit at the end of his travail, a land that flows with milk and honey.
The journey may be rough, long and dangerous but ''preserves our lives'' vs 9. The wealthy place is too good for the untrained and uncultured so he handles the training personally to prove us so that we will not mishandle as to lose the blessing. He tries us as silver is tried and sometimes we are allowed to fall into to the enemies net, not to destroy and afflict us, see vs 12.
Please note that some of the things we attribute to satan is not really devil that should take the credit. God is the 'thou' in the test not satan. Jesus taught us to ask God to deliver us from evil. He is the shepherd not satan. He may lead us through the valley of the shadow of death, he makes sure we go through and not end up there. We go through to the place where the table is set before us.
Always look ahead beyond your present pain and difficulty, there is a wealthy place ahead and that is where you will get to for your portion and inheritance.
''when thou passeth through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walketh through the fire; thou shall not be burnt; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee'' Isaiah 43:2.
Questions
1. How does God train us in our Journey to be able to enjoy for long, the wealthy place?
2. What kind of encounter are we allowed to have with the waters and fire?
3. Why must we not be burned though we pass through fire and overflown by the rivers though we pass through them?
Prayer
My Father, grant me inward assurance of your presence as I pass through the waters and fire of this life. May thy spirit keep me assured of my safety, as he helps me to walk in the parts you chant for me in Jesus name. Amen.
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