Dave’s Monday Blast – March 16, 2026

Does your faith ever feel…dull? Recently, I was reading a devotional from InTouch Ministries entitled Forward by Faith. (Many of you remember this wonderful ministry of the late Charles Stanley). The author shared: “Obedience is often uncomfortable, sometimes difficult, but staying the course always leads to blessings.”

There is a wonderful reminder of this truth in Genesis 12 where the Lord speaks to Abram giving him his marching orders to set off to the “Promised Land”. In this account I was reminded that our FAITH can be dulled when we are focused on our own comfort rather than God’s plan. At the outset, Abraham did not fall into this trap as he obediently traded the familiar for the unknown and received many blessings in return.

The author goes on to comment: “Living by faith is the correct response when God calls us to move forward, and His call can come at any time, regardless of our age or position. Abraham was 75 when he began his journey, whereas David was still a boy when he was anointed as king (1 Samuel 16:11 – 13). And Paul, at the height of his power and strength was en route to arrest Jewish believers in Damascus when he encountered the Lord (Acts 9:1 – 6).”

Following God will also include times of testing. Abraham, like all of us, had some successes and some failures in his faith journey. The initial call to leave his country was met with strong belief and immediate action. As a result, the Lord promised a great blessing for him and his descendants. But a famine brought a different response…a sojourn down to Egypt, deception about his relationship with Sarah, and chastisement from Pharaoh. Our response to God matters.

INTENTIONAl men of God are hyper aware that obeying the Lord can be uncomfortable. But faith will keep us moving forward in obedience. It helps us to stay the course and experience the blessings found in our relationship with Him.