In this Advent reflection, we journey with Abram as he receives God's extraordinary call in Genesis 12 to leave everything familiar and step into the unknown. This passage reminds us that God's plans for our lives are infinitely better than our own carefully constructed blueprints. When we surrender our comfort zones and trust him with open hands, we discover that the blessings we receive aren't meant to be hoarded but shared generously with everyone we encounter. The beauty of this divine design is that God doesn't just bless us for our own sake — he blesses us so we can become conduits of his grace to all the families of the earth.

As we reflect on the song 'Joy to the World' during this Advent season, we're challenged to recognize that joy isn't diminished when given away; it multiplies. The simple yet profound truth is that when we spend time getting to know Christ through his Word and prayer, we naturally overflow with a joy that transforms not only our own lives but the lives of everyone around us. This season invites us to look back and see how God has woven together circumstances we didn't understand at the time into a beautiful tapestry for his glory.

🎧 For additional encouragement, listen to Joy to the World (Joyful, Joyful) from The Chosen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vnB8xAqzjE&list=PLSVdWmL3WBddbSuPfppFGa_c2KyQwXxdx&index=2