Many years after Noah, there lived a man named Avram in the bustling land of Haran. People there were busy with their lives, but they had forgotten about G-d. They worshiped idols, statues made of stone and wood, and believed in things that had no life or power. But Avram was different. He was curious, always searching for truth, and he felt deep down that there was something more—a single G-d who created everything.
One day, G-d spoke to Avram and said, “Leave your home and family, and go to a land that I will show you. There, I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you, and through you, all families of the earth will be blessed.”
Now, Avram had a choice. He could stay comfortable in Haran, surrounded by people he knew, or he could set out on a journey to a place he’d never seen. But Avram trusted G-d’s voice. So he packed up his belongings, took his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot, and began walking towards the unknown land of Canaan.
Along the way, Avram faced many challenges. He traveled through deserts, climbed mountains, and crossed rivers. There were times when it was hot, times when it was cold, and times when he felt tired and uncertain. But through it all, Avram kept going because he knew G-d was guiding him.
Why did G-d ask Avram to leave everything behind? According to the Midrash, G-d wanted Avram to be more than just a good man—He wanted him to become a “light to the nations.” Avram’s journey was not just about reaching a new place. It was about showing others that there is one true G-d and inspiring them to live with kindness and justice.
So Avram continued his journey, building altars and calling out in G-d’s name wherever he went. He didn’t keep his beliefs to himself; he shared them with others, teaching them about kindness, justice, and faith. Avram was like a person who, instead of just warming himself by wearing a fur coat, built a large bonfire that warmed everyone around him.
Avram’s journey teaches us something very special: It’s not enough just to know what’s right; we must share it with others. When we see people who are lost or struggling, we can be a “light” to help guide them. G-d wanted Avram to inspire everyone he met, and G-d wants us to do the same.
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