Hagar’s renaissance Genesis 16:13 New International Version She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” For Encouragement Put yourself in the position of Hagar for a minute. Abraham hauled her from her native land and into … Continue reading The Lord Jesus Sees You (3)
Abraham
A True Friend
Photo by juliane sanchez on Pexels.com James 2:23 New International Version And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. For meditation The three men enjoyed Abraham’s home’s hospitality and Sarah’s cooking delicacy. After saying their goodbyes to their host, … Continue reading A True Friend
Are You An Intercessor?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 18:25 New King James Version Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? For Encouragement They knew Sodom and Gomorrah’s sins were flagrant and ripe for divine judgment. The issue then was not whether Sodom deserved destruction. Abraham’s concern before God was the lives of his Lot … Continue reading Are You An Intercessor?
The Dearest of Thoughts
Genesis 18:17 New Living Translation “Should I hide my plan from Abraham?” the Lord asked. For Encouragement People’s opinion. How powerful it is in our lives. It is so powerful it has become one, if not the most decisive, influence in most people’s lives. What do people think about us? What would they say about this? How … Continue reading The Dearest of Thoughts
And Sarah Laughed
Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com Genesis 18:15 New Living Translation Sarah was afraid, so she denied it, saying, “I didn’t laugh.” But the Lord said, “No, you did laugh.” For Meditation Here is a dialogue that defies wisdom — that anyone would lie in a direct encounter with God, yet that is what we do all the … Continue reading And Sarah Laughed
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com Numbers 11:22 New International Version Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?” For Encouragement Abraham did not see how he could have a baby with Sarah when they were … Continue reading When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Called to Separation.
Genesis 12:4-5 New International Version So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years oldwhen he set out from Harran. He took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Harran, and they set out for the land of Canaan,and they … Continue reading Called to Separation.
Considering Joseph of Nazareth
Photo by Mat Kedzia on Pexels.com Matthew 1:24-25 New International Version When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. For Encouragement Nobody … Continue reading Considering Joseph of Nazareth
Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Genesis 32:7-8 New King James Version So, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. And he said, “If Esau comes to the one company and attacks it, then the other company which is left will escape.” For Your Encouragement The offender runs … Continue reading Let Go of the Unnecessary Fear
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 