RAM IN THE BUSH

Rica Martin

 

Ever been in the "right place" at the "right time" and received certain benefits associated with that "place".  You even found that there were additional unexpected perks that you've enjoyed just by being there.  I've heard people say, "I'm in a good place in my life right now".  This usually means they are in a peaceful place, a secure place, a solid financial place, or an emotionally/spiritually sound place.  The key is the provision that is connected to that place.

 

This was Abraham's experience.  God told Abraham to leave his land and promised that it would be worth his while to do so [Gen 12:1-8].  God promised to bless Abraham and all those who bless him, and to curse those who cursed him. God revealed early in the conversation [vs2] that HE wasn't sending Abram on a wild-goose chase.  Abraham went to that place and prospered so much that there wasn't enough room for him and his nephew to continue living together [Gen 13:6].  Abraham was in the "right place" at the "right time"!  He made some mistakes along the way, but he was obedient in getting to the place of provision.

 

Another occasion of provision was when God told Abraham to offer up his [promised] son, Isaac, as a burnt offering.  God was specific as to which mountain Abraham was to go to. [Gen 22:2].  Abraham didn't just go and sit at the top of the mountain; he proceeded to sacrifice what he loved as God had commanded.  In Abraham's obedience, God provided a Ram in the Bush to sacrifice instead of Isaac.

 

If Abraham hadn't gone to the land that God called him to, he wouldn't have enjoyed the overflow he and Lot experienced.  If Abraham would have gone to another mountain -or- waited another day, there may not have been a bush -or- a ram there.  In other words, the provision was associated with being in the "right place at the right time".  God gave Abraham the order, the place and the promise; once Abraham got there, God gave the provision.  The circumstances mentioned were not easy tasks to carry out, so faith and submission had to accompany Abraham's obedience.  Faith, submission and obedience come by following God, even when you don't understand or agree with the command.

 

Are you in the right place?  Is this the right time?  Has your faith, submission, and obedience allowed you the opportunity to experience Jehovahjireh in your life? [Gen 22:14]  

 

For those who think…

I'm too old- Abram was 75yrs old before God called him [Gen 12:4]

 

I've made too many mistakes- Abram lied about his wife being his sister to save his own life. God didn't tell Abraham to take his nephew Lot with him.  Not to mention, he tried to "help" God fulfill the promise of a son.

 

I'm afraid- Turn your fear into faith and God will make a way [Gen 22:8]

 

That happened back then- God is no respecter of persons [Act 10:34], HE did it then for Abraham, HE'll do it today for us and HE'll do it tomorrow for generations to come.