May 10

Abraham’s Choices

Abraham had two sons, one from his slave-wife and one from his freeborn wife.

Galatians 4:22 (NLT)


Father Abraham offers us so many lessons for life. The great lesson I take from Abraham is the lesson of choice. I have a free will just like Abraham. I can choose to obey, to believe God and walk in faith, or I can venture out on my own … and suffer the consequences!

At different times, Abraham walked both of those roads and it’s seen in this verse. God promised Abraham a son, but after waiting so many years and at the suggestion of his wife, he slept with her handmaid in his own attempt to father an heir. It was NOT the best choice.

Each day I face similar choices: will I seek God’s best or will I listen to the world’s attractive offer? Will I patiently pray and wait for God’s will or will I take what looks like the easy road only to find it leads to an empty desert?

Sometimes the world woos us with its powerfully sweet promise of pleasure and other enticements. It’s a strong voice that fills our ears but an empty message. Is it calling out to you? Are you being swayed? You have a choice too—just like Abraham. Which road will you choose?


Father, help us to walk by faith— not by sight ... or any other human sense. Fill us with Your Spirit. Amen.