How do bring ourselves to having an undivided heart before God in every situation?
Gen 13:1-4
It is not only how a man responds in times of adversity (Gen 12) but also in times of prosperity (Gen 13) that reveals his true heart.
How do we develop an undivided heart?
1. Abram REPENTED & RETURNED to the place where he WORSHIPPED and HEARD God’s voice.
We need to understand the difference between condemnation and conviction. Condemnation drives us away FROM God but conviction draws us TO God.
Ps 103:8-13
Abram got back up and fell on his knees. Worship always gives us a fresh start.
Gen 13:5-13
2. The way we handle wealth (SUCCESS) reveals the nature of our heart. It will determine our testimony and destiny.
Lot fell for the lust of the flesh, lust of the eye and the pride of life. 1 John 2:15-17
What happens to Abram? Did he lose out? Let’s read on in Gen 13:14-16. Abram’s life was now in a life of obedience and surrender… It was gracious of Abram to give Lot the freedom to choose where he wanted to take his family and possessions; but even that was going to be Abram’s.
Gen 13:17-18
3. God tells Abram to Arise, Walk… But HOW???
What does the land represent? It is God’s Promised Land to Abram; but to us it is the promises of God in Christ Jesus. We need to hold on to the word of God. This is the most precious key to having an undivided heart!
For us the Promised Land is the Word of God. ONLY the WORD can give us STRENGTH to ARISE & WALK!
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