When you got in your car this morning, you took a risk. You trusted that you would arrive safely, but there were no guarantees. Life is full of risks. We are always looking for a sure thing, but in this world, nothing is certain except for the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. This is why God calls us to live a life that goes beyond what we can see and control. It is a life of faith.

The story of Abraham, the father of faith, shows us that God can use imperfect people to do extraordinary things. Abraham’s journey was not one of flawless obedience, but of learning to take one step of faith after another. His story is our story, showing that God can make any of us men and women of real faith. This journey, however, always involves risk. If there is no risk, there is no faith. Let’s explore what this life of faith truly involves by looking at the life of Abraham.