Daily Prescriptions

November 15, 2026

Let’s think a little more about Abraham. I can’t just write about him for one day! “Now the LORD had said unto Abram, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curses thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him…” (Genesis 12:1-4). He was far from perfect. He sometimes made poor choices. He sometimes was just a little less than completely honest. While that probably very well describes every one of us, I am speaking of dear Abraham. It is true that this precious patriarch was not perfect. However, something really has always grabbed my heart. At the age when many men consider retiring, Abraham is told by the Lord to leave everything he has always known and loved. Leave the familiar. Leave your extended family. Leave your home and go to a country that I will show you. To me, this is breathtaking as we read, “So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken unto him.” I am challenged and blessed as I consider the testimony of this Old Testament man of God. Which leads me to consider the question: how willing are we to take big steps of obedience and faith as we follow the Lord’s leading? I’ll tell you about several families tomorrow. For today: “So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him.” Think about that throughout your day!