8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was

8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. Hebrews 11: 8 -9 ESV

Unseen • Hebrews 11: 1 ESV - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. • Romans 8: 24 ESV - For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. ” Genesis 12: 1 -3 ESV

4 So Abram went, as the LORD had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventyfive years old when he departed from Haran. Genesis 12: 4 ESV

Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. ” Genesis 12: 1 -3 ESV

2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1: 2 NIV

5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11: 5 -6 ESV

INVE$TMENT OPPORTUNITY

Presence • Deuteronomy 31: 6 ESV - 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. ” • Matthew 28: 20 b ESV - And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. ”

Provision • Matthew 6: 33 ESV - 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. • Philippians 4: 19 ESV - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Power • Philippians 2: 13 ESV - for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. • Ephesians 6: 10 ESV - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. • 1 Chronicles 29: 11 ESV - Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.

Peace • John 14: 27 ESV - 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. • Isaiah 26: 3 ESV - You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. • Philippians 4: 6 -7 ESV - 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.