Saturday July 8
Bible Reading: Gen. 26: 1 - 11
Topic: Confidence Attracts God's
Covenant Blessing
There was another famine
in the land as in the days of his Father Abraham, and Isaac moved to the land
of the Philistines, probably on his way to Egypt.
God appeared to him and
instructed him to stay in Gerar. He promised to be with him and He was with his
Father Abraham (vs. 2 - 3)
Though Isaac obeyed God and
stayed in Gerar, like his Father before him, he lied about the relationship
with his wife, saying she was his sister because he did not trust God for his
protection.
Inspite of him, God was
gracious to him and prevented anyone from compromising his wife.
Though Abimelech was
deeply unhappy with him for his dishonesty when he discovered the truth, he
still moved to protect Isaac and his family by charging those under him not to
molest them.
God is a God of grace and
mercy and will show us mercy as He did to Isaac when we fail.
Temptation to respond to
situations in a worldly manner will come, but we must never forget God's
faithfulness. He is the same yesterday, today and forever and will always care
for us no matter the challenges we face.
Prayer
Oh Lord, help me to always
listen and accept Your Will for me no matter the plans I have made, Amen.
Memory Verse Gen. 26: 3
"Sojourn in this land
and I will be with thee and will bless thee; for unto thee and unto thy seed I
will give all these Countries, and I will perform the oath l sware unto Abraham,
thy Father."
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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