Likewise, we should keep on the move, doing the logical and wise thing as we wait for God's promise and provision.
However each test was not always a success, in a test in Egypt, he failed his "spiritual exam" by becoming fearful and telling a half truth in order to save himself. "Please say you are my sister that it may be well with me for your own sake, and that I may live because of you" (Genesis 12:13). Abraham learned even failure can be a good teacher and can prepare you for what is ahead. He however learned he could trust God for his protection and provision. As he left Egypt, he was very wealthy in livestock, silver and gold, so he acknowledged the lessons learned and the provision of God by returning to the place he had built an altar and calling out to God. "To the place of the altar which he had made there first. And there Abram called on the name of the lord" (Gen. 13:4).
On another occasion, Abraham was tested when it became obvious that the land he and Lot his nephew were living on could not support them living together with all their tents, cattle, and families. Abraham gave Lot the chance to choose the best land rather than have any conflict with him. Lot, after choosing the best land, pitched his tent toward Sodom "Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan and lot dwelt in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent even as far as Sodom" (Genesis 13:12), and eventually moved into that very wicked city. Abraham learned to have great confidence in the Lord's provision, even while living in less than ideal circumstances. There is a powerful lesson here for us as well. Not having all we want may shield us from many temptations. .
Eventually Abraham was tested again, but this time by the circumstances his nephew Lot had gotten into in Sodom. Lot was captured by some marauding kings, and Abraham was his only hope for rescue. Genesis 14 tells us Abraham fought and won a formidable enemy with just ".