When we read Gods word we can see that he gives us specific instructions. There is a cost to being obedient. Many times it will be painful and hard but it is very necessary.
God told Abraham to leave his country, leave his family and leave his fathers house. Abraham obeyed in part as he took Sarah and Lot with him. This resulted in them faceing some challenges along the way. Abraham and Lot were wealthy men and the people that worked for them started arguing over the livestock. Abraham told Lot to chose a piece of land where he could go. Lot chose an area that looked 'lush'. Abraham went in another direction where it looked like there was barren land. Lot pitched his tent facing Sodom and slowly he was drawn to the life of Sodom. Abraham pleaded with God for his nephew Lot and his family as the sin in Sodom grieved Gods heart to the point where he wanted to destroy it. Lot and his family were spared and given strict instructions not to look back. God destroyed Sodom with fire. Lots wife disobeyed and looked back resulting in her turning into a pillar of salt.Stephen encouraged the Church at Hamara to 'leave' behind the things that are hindering them and to move forward with God.
