Our adventures in life are often spawned by events that we prefer would neverhappen. Such was the case for the Prophet Ezekiel (Ez 1:1-28).I tend to think this was the case for Terah, Abraham’s father when he left Ur ofthe Chaldeans and ended up in Harran, about half-way to his stated goal of Canaan (Gen11:27-32).When God spoke to Abram, the journey continued encouraged by God’s promiseof land, people and blessings (Gen 12:1-5).As Abram traveled, he listened to God and worshipped. First at Shechem (Gen12:6-7); then Bethel (Gen 12:8); the Negev (Gen 12:9); Egypt (Gen 12:10); back to theNegev (Gen 13:1-2); and Bethel (Gen 13:3-4) until quarreling broke out between Abramand Lot, his nephew over rights to grazing land (Gen 13:5-7).Quarreling led to family separation (Gen 13:8-13), but continue affirmation toAbram from God (Gen 13:14-17) and further worship from Abram, this time at Hebron(Gen 13:18).When Abram’s faith in God’s promises wavered, he would receive furtheraffirmation (Gen 15:1-5). Which leads to this pivotal verse: Abram believed the Lord, andhe credited it to him as righteousness (Gen 15:6).Paul used this verse to undergird his message that salvation comes through faith(Romans 4:3, 18)James quotes this verse to support his contention that faith must be supported byworks (Jam 2:23-24).No matter which side of this controversy you may land, I believe all of us arecalled to take a leap of faith, to sail away with Jesus as our captain, to live the adventurethat includes listening and worshipping and action no matter how difficult the path.