Saturday September 10, 2022 “Heeding the Correct Voice”
Genesis 16:2 “2 So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall [a]obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai.” Abram heeded the voice of Sarai. At the time it seemed as though it was a good idea, but as the narrative unfolds we know … Continue reading
Friday September 9, 2022 “Decisions of Convenience”
Genesis 16:1-2 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall [a]obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai.” We who know the “rest of the story” know that the end … Continue reading
Thursday September 8, 2022 “Hagar”
Genesis 16:1-2 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the Lord has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall [a]obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai.” So did God restrain Sarai from having children or was it the … Continue reading
Wednesday September 7, 2022 “The Maid Servant”
Genesis 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar.” There was an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar in Abram and Sarah’s house. Someone who was right there at the disposal of the man of faith and his wife. Something or someone can be available but not God’s plan for … Continue reading
Tuesday September 6, 2022 “The Need to Produce Children”
Genesis 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar.” Sarai or Sarah, was barren. She was not able to produce an heir for Abram that would carry on the righteous heritage of the Father of our faith. Pray that righteous men of God will be able to take … Continue reading
Monday September 5, 2022 “Labor Day”
Colossians 3:23 “23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” Today we will take a break from Genesis on this Labor Day. many Christians don’t see their place of work as a place of evangelism and discipleship. Pray on this Labor Day that believers will see their place … Continue reading
Sunday, September 4, 2022 “The Covenant of Grace”
Genesis 15:16-18 16 But in the fourth generation they shall return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”17 And it came to pass, when the sun went down and it was dark, that behold, there appeared a smoking oven and a burning torch that passed between those pieces. 18 On the same day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying: “To … Continue reading
Saturday September 3, 2022 “Long and Peaceful Life”
Genesis 15:15 15 Now as for you, you shall [a]go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age. The previous verse tells us that God will deal with those who oppress His children. In this verse God tells Abram that he will have peace and live a full life. Pray that believers will have … Continue reading
Friday September 2, 2022 “Reversal of Fortunes”
Genesis 15:14 14 And also the nation whom they serve I will judge; afterward they shall come out with great possessions.” God tells Abraham that there will be a day of reversal of fortunes. This is a prophetic word concerning Israel and their slavery in Egypt. The Bible reads, “The children of Israel came out of Egypt with … Continue reading
Thursday September 1, 2022 “Grace till Mockers are Judged”
Genesis 15:14 14 And also the nation whom they serve I will judge; afterward they shall come out with great possessions.” God assures Abrahams the people who afflict His children will be judged. Don’t be dismayed in there days when God and His word is mocked. Pray for an outpouring of grace to keep us until those who … Continue reading