“亚伯拉罕因着信，蒙召的时候，就遵命出去，往将来要得为业的地方去 …。” – 来 11:8
我们中有些人特别喜爱冒险，即使是我们中一般的人也都会渴望生活中至少有一些令人振奋的经历。从属灵的角度来看，在我们听到和留意到神在我们生命中的呼召的那刻，这场激动人心的历程便开始了。
在这个月里，就让我们陪伴亚伯拉罕一起来走这条跌宕起伏的信心之旅吧。亚伯拉罕的旅程包括难以置信的挑战、痛苦不堪的挫折、和欢欣鼓舞的胜利 － 这一切都发生在他蒙神呼召去跟从并相信衪一切应许的时候。
纵使亚伯拉罕生活在4,000年以前，但他迄今仍被三个主要的宗教分支尊崇为伟大的先知：基督教、犹太教、和伊斯兰教。他被旧约之下的子民视为先祖，他的一生为人类历史带来深远的影响。
然而，亚伯拉罕为什么这样重要呢？归根结底，这都是神的作为。神呼召亚伯拉罕，亚伯拉罕信靠神，神便以此为他的义（创世记 15:6；罗马书 4:3）。因着神的作为，亚伯拉罕对神的信心便成为他一生的标记了。
这个月，当我们一起查考关于亚伯拉罕一生的记载时，我们各人也会接受挑战去倚靠神、去相信衪所说的话是可靠的、并且凭信心踏出第一步。激动人心的人生正在等待着所有跟随神呼召去行的人。
祷告
主我的神啊，你已经邀请我们参与这伟大的信心历险，并且你应许必常与我们同在。当你在前引领我时，求你赐我勇气和信心去跟随你。阿们。
希伯来书 11:8-10
8亚伯拉罕因着信，蒙召的时候就遵命出去，往将来要得为业的地方去；出去的时候，还不知往哪里去。
9他因着信，就在所应许之地作客，好像在异地居住帐篷，与那同蒙一个应许的以撒、雅各一样。
10因为他等候那座有根基的城，就是神所经营、所建造的。
A Life Marked By Faith
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went…” – Hebrews 11:8
Though some of us are more adventurous than others, we all long for at least some level of adventure in our lives. Spiritually speaking, adventure begins the moment we hear and heed the call of God in our lives.
This month, let’s travel alongside Abraham in his adventurous journey of faith. Abraham’s journey includes incredible challenges, painful setbacks, and thrilling victories—all in the context of being called to follow God and to believe in God’s promises.
Even though Abraham lived 4,000 years ago, he is still revered as a prophet of God by three major religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. He is considered the father of God’s Old Testament people, and his life made a huge impact on human history.
But what made Abraham great? Ultimately it was God who did that. God called Abraham, and Abraham believed in God, and God credited that to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3). Because of God, Abraham’s faith in God became the defining mark of his life.
This month, as we study the life of Abraham together, we too will be challenged to trust in God, take him at his word, and step out in faith. An exciting adventure awaits all who follow God’s call.
Prayer
Lord and God, you have invited us into the great adventure of faith, assuring us of your presence always. Give us courage and confidence to follow as you lead the way. Amen.
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