"Now the Lord...said to Abram."            

Ge 12:1 NKJV

The life of Abraham teaches us that: (1) God can call you at any time of life. Without protesting or postponing, Abraham said, "Yes Lord!" And his unquestioning obedience is a rebuke to those of us who say, "I'm too old, leave it to the younger folks." Or, "I've earned the right to kick back and take it easy; let others do the heavy lifting." There's no retirement in the service of the King of Kings! He has the right to ask you for anything, and send you anywhere at any season of life. (2) God's plan brings fulfillment, but it's always greater than your own personal fulfillment. Abraham was called to populate the entire Middle East. "I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing" (v. 2 NKJV). These words are a rebuke to those among us who seek to make a name for ourselves rather than allowing God to do it for us. In God's kingdom you don't seek status, you earn it by being of service to others. (3) God will treat others according to how they treat you. God told Abraham, "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you" (v. 3 NKJV). When you are in God's will you don't have to promote or protect yourself, God will do it for you. "He permitted no man to do them wrong; yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, ‘Do not touch My anointed ones'" (1Ch 16:21-22 NKJV). Knowing that sets you free to go where God wants you to go and do what He wants you to do.