Genesis 12:1-4
New Living Translation
Genesis 12
1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
4 So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
We all like to be comfortable. At times, you become complacent. But,when God calls you out, be obedient. You never know what blessings await you. When God calls you out, it is not going to be easy. It will require you to leave the people and places that are comfortable behind. God told Abram to do just that. Remember, God will not call you into something worse than what you have. God calls you out to upgrade you. He will bless you and make you a blessing to others.
In verse 4, Abram took Lot with him. Lot was his nephew. When God called Abram out, He did not tell him to bring Lot. You cannot take everyone with you. God gives very specific directions. Don't add anything to them. Understand, everyone is not called to go where God id taking you. You very well may have to leave your geographical area. You may have to leave friends and family members behind. If you take them, they may prove to be a hindrance, not a help. Everyone is not going to be happy about the things God is doing for you and through you.
I declare right now that God is calling you out of your comfort zone. If you come out, He will bless you beyond measure and make you a blessing to others. Follow the directions God gives you, don't add anything to them.
God Bless