Genesis 12
Scripture is full of stories that repeat themselves and here we have a man, Abram, who - like those in Babel - chose to trust in himself vs God. Although the circumstances are different (it does not appear as if those in Babel failed to trust to God through difficult circumstances), the end result is the same. God has a plan, we must trust that this plan is better for us (He knows us better than we know ourselves - Psalm 139), He will never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that God's promises always come true (Psalm 117:2).
I must be patient on the Lord.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God, full of love, patience, compassion, mercy, etc. for me. This I know. Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love - I am broken and my sin continues. Please forgive me and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Then Pharaoh gave orders about Abram to his men, and they sent him on his way, with his wife and everything he had. v20
Scripture is full of stories that repeat themselves and here we have a man, Abram, who - like those in Babel - chose to trust in himself vs God. Although the circumstances are different (it does not appear as if those in Babel failed to trust to God through difficult circumstances), the end result is the same. God has a plan, we must trust that this plan is better for us (He knows us better than we know ourselves - Psalm 139), He will never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that God's promises always come true (Psalm 117:2).
I must be patient on the Lord.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God, full of love, patience, compassion, mercy, etc. for me. This I know. Thank You Jesus. I am not worth such love - I am broken and my sin continues. Please forgive me and help me overcome my sin and turn towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself strength and wisdom. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
