Verse 9
He next continued south toward the Negev (lit. dry), perhaps because of a shortage of food for his grazing animals (Genesis 12:10).
The nation of Israel in Moses’ day shared the same call that God had extended to Abram. She was to leave her place of residence, Egypt, and go to a Promised Land to worship and serve God there with the promise of blessing. This required faith. We have a similar calling. Believers who walk by faith will forsake much to become part of God’s program to bless the world.
"Departure from securities is the only way out of barrenness." [Note: Brueggemann, Genesis, p. 118.]
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