God tells Abram to leave his country, and doesn't really give many more details! The promises God gives are not specific locations, times and things but are centered around Himself (God). "I will...". It's more about who God is than what Abram is doing. Abram trusts God and leaves.
A pattern then starts which will continue throughout Abram's life. Great faith - leaving for the unknown at God's word, followed by huge mistakes - trying to tackle problems his own way instead of God's way. God doesn't punish Abram for His mistake, but graciously returns Sarai. Do I let myself get puffed up with pride when I think I've done something right in following God and then turn round and mess up? God's not waiting there to say "I told you so" but He continues to pursue me and bless me. I need God's help all the time, He's responsible for everything "I" do right, and He is where I need to look when I don't know what I'm doing (which is the vast majority of the time!)
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