In His Image Ministries

Monday May 22 Bible Reading:      Gen. 16: 7 - 16 Topic:          Go Back And Submit God is not the Author of confusion. He recognizes order and equally expects His people to obey rules. After she ran away from home, the Angel of the Lord told Hagar to go back and submit to her mistress Sarai. Today many of us would have advised night vigils, dry fasting and violent prayers for Sarai's death so she could possess her possessions in Abram's family. But God knows that Hagar was not justified in her conduct. Be careful about how you pass judgment in matters over which you do not have the complete picture, especially when it concerns marriage, servant and master misunderstanding e.t.c. After the instruction to submit, the Angel revealed God's plan for Hagar and the child she would bear. There's always God's will in every situation and good success )Josh. 1: 9) would come as w...

Saturday May 20 Bible Reading:      Gen. 16: 1 - 6 Topic:          Don't Give Up It takes maturity and strong determination to take good decisions in time of pressure and controversy. If pressure is not managed, it overshadows faith and hope. Sarai took a wrong step by giving Hagar her maidservant to Abram. She told Abram her husband "Go sleep with my maidservant, perhaps I can build a family through her (v. 2) In his desperation, Abram lost sight of God's promises and cooperated with the plan. Hagar became pregnant and viewed her position as an advantage over her barren mistress and so began to despise her. Surprisingly, the same Sarai who gave Hagar to Abram turned back to blame Abram for Hagar's misconduct Avoid unnecessary short cuts. The devil is always involved in all things illegal. Learn to follow God's program no matter the pressure. Don't cast away your confi...

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...