Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Genesis 27:18-19 New King James Version So he went to his father and said, “My father.”And he said, “Here I am. Who are you, my son?” Jacob said to his father, “I am Esau your firstborn; I have done just as you told me; please arise, sit and eat of my game, that your soul … Continue reading Who Are You, My Child?
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Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
Genesis 33:10-11 New International Version No, please! said Jacob. If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably. For Encouragement A friend shared a story with me about President Nelson Mandela and an incident at … Continue reading Forgiveness and A Tense Reconciliation
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
God’s Terror – Our Hedge
Photo by takenbytablo on Pexels.com Genesis 35:5 New International Version Then they set out, and the terror of God fell on the towns all around them so that no one pursued them. For Meditation The protection of the Lord. How absolute and impenetrable. Satan knows it and gets frustrated around you. Unfortunately, the people of God … Continue reading God’s Terror – Our Hedge
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
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3 Genesis 41:9 New International Version Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. For Encouragement The cupbearer was the appointed instrument of God to get Joseph out of prison into the palace of the Pharoah. He had his part to play in God’s script for … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 3
Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
Photo by Julia Volk on Pexels.com Genesis 40:15 New International Version (NIV) I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing to deserve being put in a dungeon.” For Encouragement The two men brokered no formal agreement between them. It was rather an emotional request from … Continue reading Conveniently Forgotten, Part 2
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 