Saturday May 13
Bible Reading: Gen. 12: 10 - 20
Topic: All Lies Are Lies
Even though Abram obeyed
God's call, famine in Canaan forced him to relocate to Egypt where there was
food.
We learn from here that
the call of God and even our obedience to it does not protect us from serious
problems and difficulties.
When we serve God, we
should not be surprised that we often experience serious hardship and
challenges.
These difficult situations
often showcase God's awesome Power and Faithfulness.
Unfortunately, Abram
responded to the move to Egypt with fear for his personal safety and conspired
with Sarai to lie about their relationship.
This is a warning that
even giants in the faith can make mistakes.
Sin brings shame and
reproach.
The lie Abram and his wife
told was later discovered and they were sent away from Egypt.
Many Christians tell lies
on telephone or in their offices; some couples lie to each other; some workers
falsify their ages while some use fake results; students buy results to gain
admissions or graduate from Institutions of learning.
Even in the Church, some
falsify figures for offerings, tithes and other assessments.
God our Father never lies
- Num. 23: 19 - and we must strive to follow His example always in our daily
lives
Prayer:
Dear God of truth, please
incline my heart to speak the truth in all circumstances of my life, I pray
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen
Memory Verse: Gen. 12: 17
"And the Lord plagued
Pharaoh and his house with great plague because of Sarai, Abram's wife"
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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