Lectio:
Genesis12: 1-4a
The Lord said to Abram:
"Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you.
I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you;
I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.
All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you."
Abram went as the Lord directed him.
Studium:
Abram is considered the father of God's people. Genesis contains Abram's stories which show him as a model of faith. In Genesis 17:15, God changes Abram's name to Abraham. They mean the same but a name change is important. Think of when a woman marries. Her new name connects her to her husband and his family. Name changes change identity. However in Gen. 12: 1-4a, God is giving directions and promises. A covenant is formed. Honor Me and I will honor you.
Meditatio:
God is giving much to Abram and his people. The passage conveys God giving strength to His people. Obviously, these blessings come from God, not Abram or anyone else's efforts. We should take note that we can do all things, but God can.
Oratio:
Lord, may I always love and trust you. I pray to recognize my blessings and not ever think that my personal behavior is the cause of my good things. A situation can change in a second. But You, O Lord are always there.
Contemplatio:
Lord, Jesus Christ, I trust in You.
Genesis12: 1-4a
The Lord said to Abram:
"Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you.
I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you;
I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.
All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you."
Abram went as the Lord directed him.
Studium:
Abram is considered the father of God's people. Genesis contains Abram's stories which show him as a model of faith. In Genesis 17:15, God changes Abram's name to Abraham. They mean the same but a name change is important. Think of when a woman marries. Her new name connects her to her husband and his family. Name changes change identity. However in Gen. 12: 1-4a, God is giving directions and promises. A covenant is formed. Honor Me and I will honor you.
Meditatio:
God is giving much to Abram and his people. The passage conveys God giving strength to His people. Obviously, these blessings come from God, not Abram or anyone else's efforts. We should take note that we can do all things, but God can.
Oratio:
Lord, may I always love and trust you. I pray to recognize my blessings and not ever think that my personal behavior is the cause of my good things. A situation can change in a second. But You, O Lord are always there.
Contemplatio:
Lord, Jesus Christ, I trust in You.
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