Wow. Really exeptional post. I am encouraged to live a life inspired by Christ and other biblical examples.
The Apostle Paul wrote, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). Ultimately, that must be our goal when we study Bible characters. Where they were successful in following God, we are to emulate them. Where they failed, we are to avoid making the same mistakes. "Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did...These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us...
I really loved Abraham.
So mamy lessons to be learnt from him.
What God requires, He provides.
As a fitness trainer, I see people reluctant to make sacrifices necessary to reach their goals: junk food, too much exercise, not enough exercise, free time, TV, alcohol, comfort zones, caffeine, accountability, and so on.
Until they give up what they want for something they want more, they’ll always come up short.
Is there anything in your life that is a little too precious? Could you be making an idol out of something that God merely intended to be a gift in your life? Only you really know.
But understand, God is always at work, molding and shaping us for His purposes. This sometimes comes by sacrifice…by testing and by trusting.
I encourage us to all ho out to be of importance and value to our world. That little dollars we have that we are hoarding, its God who made it available so you could use it to fufill the purpose for the season. He saved that we might save others.
Thank you @gavvet for this outreach and cause. You are an inspiration to many. My life has taken a new turn just these past months on steemit. God multiply all your efforts.