A Child, A Well, A Tree, & A Tomb

This powerful message takes us deep into the story of Abraham, exploring what it truly means to trust God with small beginnings. When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him to leave everything familiar and journey to an unknown land with nothing but a divine promise. Twenty-five years later, after decades of wandering, what did Abraham actually own in the Promised Land? Well, he had a child, a well, a newly planted tree, and a tomb. To an outsider, these would seem like insignificant possessions for someone promised an entire nation. But Abraham saw something different. When he planted that tamarisk tree in Beersheba, he was staking his claim on God's promise, declaring that just as this tree would put down roots, so would his family. The message challenges us to examine our own lives: Are we waiting for God to hand us the entire Promised Land, or are we willing to plant the first tree? Every great transformation begins with one small act of obedience. Whether it's opening Scripture for the first time, making that difficult phone call, or taking the first step toward healing, small things in the hands of an everlasting God become significant things. The beauty is that God doesn't despise our small beginnings; He rejoices to see the work begin.