Thursday, October 10, 2024 “Success”
Genesis 39:2 “2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.” Joseph was successful. In the Book of Joshua, we are told that people who live God’s Word have good success. Let us pray that people running for public office this fall will seek … Continue reading
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 “The Lord was with Joseph”
Genesis 39:2 “2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.” Potiphar did not realize how important it was for God to be with Joseph. He would save Egypt and Israel from drought. Pray that American voters will be able to realize the benefits … Continue reading
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 “Bought”
Genesis 39:1 “Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there.” Joseph was bought by Potiphar. Potiphar himself seemed to be an okay guy but if you know the story, Potiphar’s wife was not so good. … Continue reading
Saturday, October 5, 2024 “The First”
Genesis 38:28 28 And so it was, when she was giving birth, that the one put out his hand; and the midwife took a scarlet thread and bound it on his hand, saying, “This one came out first.” Over the course of time, the first born would be a recipient of a double portion of inheritance and would be recognized as being … Continue reading
Friday, October 5, 2024 “Twins”
Genesis 38:27 “27 Now it came to pass, at the time for giving birth, that behold, twins were in her womb.” Throughout the Bible there are twins mentioned and many times they had a difficult time in and out of the womb. As Americans who have such freedoms and opportunities, pray that we can find ways to work … Continue reading
Thursday, October 3, 2024 “She is More Righteous”
Genesis 38:26 “25 When she was brought out, she sent to her father-in-law, saying, “By the man to whom these belong, I am with child.” And she said, “Please determine whose these are—the signet and cord, and staff.” When confronted with his guilt, Judah acknowledged his wrongdoing and he could see that Tamar was more righteous than he in the situation. Pray … Continue reading
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 “Casting the First Stone”
Genesis 38:25 “25 When she was brought out, she sent to her father-in-law, saying, “By the man to whom these belong, I am with child.” And she said, “Please determine whose these are—the signet and cord, and staff.” On the heels of Tamar being accused of harlotry, she strikes back at Judah her father-in-law with hard evidence that Judah was more guilty … Continue reading
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 “Total Truth”
Genesis 38:24 “24 And it came to pass, about three months after, that Judah was told, saying, “Tamar your daughter-in-law has played the harlot; furthermore she is [a]with child by harlotry.” So Judah said, “Bring her out and let her be burned!” It takes time for truth to be revealed. People saw the “bump” and they thought they determined truth … Continue reading
Monday, September 30, 2024 “Judge Not, Lest You be Judged”
Genesis 38:24 “24 And it came to pass, about three months after, that Judah was told, saying, “Tamar your daughter-in-law has played the harlot; furthermore she is [a]with child by harlotry.” So Judah said, “Bring her out and let her be burned!” How quickly Judah judged and was ready to condemn Tamar and pronounce a death sentence upon her. Pray … Continue reading
Saturday, September 28, 2024 “Reaping What One Sows”
Genesis 38:15-19 “15 When Judah saw her, he thought she was a harlot, because she had covered her face. 16 Then he turned to her by the way, and said, “Please let me come in to you”; for he did not know that she was his daughter-in-law. So she said, “What will you give me, that you may come in to me?” … Continue reading
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