Faithful Writers

Abraham’s story shows us something rare and powerful—friendship with God. It wasn’t built on perfection, but on trust. And that same invitation remains open to every believer who dares to walk closely with Him.

Although it is generally assumed that it was Abraham who first received the call from God… according to this passage, it seems like it was Terah who first got the call… How many of us have been called by God… but due to the pressing cares and circumstances… we let ourselves become sidetracked?

Regardless of when exactly he received the call from God, it is obvious that Abram’s family was steeped in paganism. Haran was a center of trade and a hub of the cult devoted to the moon-god Sin. God’s call to Abram came into a world filled with idolatry, redirecting him toward His divine plan.

They (the Jews), are a kind of barometer of the spiritual condition of the Gentile people.” – Art Katz. This piercing truth reminds us that how we view Israel reveals much about our relationship with God.

When God called Abraham, He required a complete break from his past, family, and culture. His journey was not about merit but God’s grace alone.

Before Abraham, civilizations believed man could not escape his fate. God’s calling to Abraham broke this endless cycle, introducing hope and a future with purpose. His journey reshaped how humanity sees time, destiny, and personal vocation.

Even Abraham, the father of our faith, succumbed to fear when famine struck and he fled to Egypt. Yet Scripture shows us that Egypt always symbolizes slavery to the devil, and God’s intervention ultimately turns missteps into blessing.