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Daily Fountain 2017 - The Covenant Keeping God

Monday June 19 Bible Reading:      Gen. 17: 15 - 27 Topic:          The Covenant Keeping God Abraham was 99 years old and Sarah, 90 years when God appeared to Abram and promised to give him a child (v. 12) and gave also the covenant to make him a father of many nations (v. 4). God changed Abram's name to Abraham (that is from "a father" to "a father of nations". v. 5) Verses 23 - 27 show the fulfillment of the covenant of circumcision by Abraham and his entire household. In doing this, Abraham moved the Hands of God Who in turn blessed him at the appointed or set time. The God of Abraham is still very much alive and active. He will meet all your needs as you approach, ask, trust and submit to Him through Jesus Christ. God has set dates and times in life. Prayer O God of Abraham, help me to walk with You daily by faith as I go through life, Ame...

Daily Fountain 2017 - You Are Counted

Wednesday                             24th Bible Reading:      Gen. 17: 9 - 14 Topic:          You Are Counted Yesterday, we saw how Abram's name was changed to Abraham Today, God addressed him by his new name (v. 9). The best thing that can happen in your life is to have a good and close relationship with God. God now addressed Abram as Abraham - Father of many Nations - and established the covenant of circumcision with him. Every male child in his family and their descendants would be circumcised on the 8th day as a sign of this covenant. Circumcision would henceforth separate Abraham's family and descendants from heathen nations. God so loved us that He extended this covenant of grace to us Gentiles through ...