Pitching Tents – 2

Apostle Grace Lubega 

Hebrews 11:8-9(AMP); [Urged on] by faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went forth to a place which he was destined to receive as an inheritance; and he went, although he did not know or trouble his mind about where he was to go. [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary resident in the land which was designated in the promise [of God, though he was like a stranger] in a strange country, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs with him of the same promise.

Tents in the scriptures are an analogy of the temporary nature of a man’s situation when seen through the eyes of faith. 

The spirit of faith functions mightily in men who know how to pitch tents. That is what we see in the life of Abraham, the father of faith. As our theme scripture reveals, he lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs with him of the same promise. 

Abraham left the comfort of his father’s house, his family, and his home country.

This tells us that tents are not pitched in familiar places.

When God deals with men of faith, He takes them away from anything they may rely on in the flesh; whether it is friends, family, or anything that spells security.

If you feel alienated, and out of your comfort zone, consider these moments as an opportunity to pitch a tent. 

FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Genesis 12:1

GOLDEN NUGGET:

When God deals with men of faith, He takes them away from anything they may rely on in the flesh; whether it is friends, family, or anything that spells security.

PRAYER: Father, I thank you for this wisdom. Thank you for the things that you are doing in my life, for the separations and the consecrations and for the wilderness experiences. Every day, I grow in faith in the knowledge that greater things are to come. In Jesus’ name, Amen.