What a great example of faith Abraham is to me. He was so open with his faith in God that even his servants came o have a strong faith. After my life is complete I wish that I could have that type of impact on the world through my life alone. Am I living out my faith in an infectious way? I hope andy pray that God would use me in a way to reach people like Abraham. I am also amazed at God’s faithfulness and lovingkindness. How is it that He cares enough for us to be concerned with us. Being single it is difficult to imagine life other than what I have but the story of Isaac shows that you never know what God has planned for His people.
Archive - February, 2009
Abraham’s faith an encouragement to all: Genesis 23 and 24
A foreshadowing of Jesus Christ in the thicket: Genesis 21 and 22
What did the scene look like when Abraham went to sacrifice his son Isaac? It makes me wonder about the scene. I think it is easy for me to overlook the story as a quick event. In reality Abraham and Isaac set up the altar for the sacrifice. When Abraham bound Isaac I think is was the hardest thing he had ever been called to do. It wasn’t an automaton that went to sacrifice on the mountain. It was a loving father who I imagine cried and hurt as he followed God’s command. I wonder how Isaac felt? He must have been terrified being bound and having a knife ready to kill him. What an image of love. The love for God and the love of a father and son. Continue Reading…
God’s rescue of Lot from Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19 and 20
I think the most interesting thoughts I have had in reading Genesis 19 and 20 are just “why” questions. I think of why was Lot in the city? Did Lot recognize the angels as angels? Why is the story of Lot’s daughters sleeping with Lot included? It seems like a lot of things that don’t add up. The story shows how depraved humans can be and how lost we are apart from God. I find encouragement when I see the faithfulness of God. God is faithful and remembers Abraham and He rescues Lot. I am so thankful that God is in control and faithful.
Abram becomes Abraham – the father of many: Genesis 17 and 18
What is in a name? Why did God change Abram’s name to Abraham? I think about what a name means today and it seems like a name is just a way that we can identify someone. However God used Abraham because it means father of many which is what his identity now was. Who am I to my Lord? What name would God give me? I will only know once I reach heaven. Continue Reading…
Abram and Sarai’s way was not God’s way: Genesis 15 and 16
Just as we leave Abram rescuing Lot in Genesis 14 we find in chapter 15 that God is promising Abram that He will provide abundantly for Him. It is interesting how Abram responds to God in questioning what good is wealth and status if he has no heir. Abram doubts because he and his wife Sarai were getting older and it was unlikely that they would have children. This makes me wonder what areas do I trust God implicitly and what areas do i think are impossible for God to fulfill? It is a job, a spouse, my health, or family that I just can’t fathom God providing, helping, or caring for? Continue Reading…
Abram’s faith and his rescue of Lot and God’s Genesis 13 and 14
I love the picture that we have of the family community in Genesis 13 and 14. God had richly blessed both Lot and Abram to the point where the land couldn’t support them both. Abram loved Lot enough to let him choose where he wanted to take his herds and people. In this God also directed Abram to show the promise of the land his people would one day inherit. When Lot was captured the bonds of family were great enough to make Abram pursue Lot to free him. Continue Reading…
God’s story taken a page at a time: Genesis 11 and 12
>What faith Abram had to leave all he knew for a place he didn’t know! I am amazed to think about how faith is a journey. When I look at the beginning story of Abram I am easily found thinking that I could never do that. When in reality Abram just took one step of faith at a time. That is what I do on a daily basis to trust to know that God is bringing me to a place which is better and that I cannot find apart from Him. Continue Reading…
The Flood upon the world and His promise: Genesis 9 and 10
So in Genesis 9 and 10 we have a lot of changes happening in the life of mankind. It is amazing to see how man now used animals as food. Before the flood man was given plants and seed for food (Genesis 1:29) and after the flood God gives man the ability, laws, and right to eat animals. (Genesis 8:2-4). What was the world like before the man and animals feared each other? What would it have been like to walk up to a lion without fear? Continue Reading…
Pondering the wonders of a long life found in Genesis 7 and 8
A few thoughts about the flood. I sometimes think that the flood happened in the ancient past but I sometimes over look some key facts. People lived longer than today and if you think that Noah in modern term could have been born crossing with Columbus in 1492 and lived to see the year 2092! Think about the changes that have occurred since in the almost 600 years since Columbus… Continue Reading…
Generations of family life from Adam to Noah: Genesis 5 and 6
>Who are we? I know that many times I find my value in what I have, can purchase, or obtain. Looking at the genealogy from Adam to Noah makes me humbled because I cannot look back on my family very far before I lose track of people. I wish I could look back generations and know what kind of faith my ancestors had. Looking back Noah knew that who he was, who his forefathers were, and what he believed. Can we make steps today to ensure that our children and our children’s children know where they came from and what we believe of God?
