Every day is a journey into the unknown. The pathway may look familiar, but who knows what experiences will come our way? Comfortable routines may seem predictable enough, but there is a random element in daily living that holds the potential for surprise - either pleasant or unpleasant. Life is best lived as a faith journey.

"be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham ... So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the believer ...Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us ... in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith." (Galatians 3:7, 9, 13-14)

Faith identifies us with Abraham, the man of faith. We know his story: God called him to an unknown destination, and promised him innumerable descendants while he was yet childless. Few people have had to reach in faith as much as Abraham. But, God was pleased to consider him a righteous man as He looked at his simple and steadfast faith.

God's Son, Jesus messiah, is Abraham's descendant - the ultimate faith promise. Through Jesus and His sacrifice, the blessings of Abraham are richly extended to us, as is the dynamic Spirit of God. We are completed, forgiven, and empowered through faith.

Today's unknown journey need not be one of fear, but of confidence through faith. If God's rich promises to and through Abraham are freely given to us, what is there for us to fear and dread today? What obstacle is truly insurmountable?

Praying that your journey today is exhilarating as you face it with the confident faith of Abraham.

Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012