When the men of that place asked [Isaac] about his wife, he said, “She is my sister,” because he was afraid to say, “She is my wife.” He thought, “The men of this place might kill me on account of Rebekah, because she is beautiful.” (Genesis 26:7) Where did Isaac learn to say that his wife was really his sister? He probably learned it from his dad. It's amazing that ... [Continue Reading]
It’s No Accident (Genesis 22-24)
Then [Abraham's servant] bowed down and worshiped the Lord, saying, “Praise be to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.” (Genesis 24:26-27) All throughout the Old Testament we begin to get the idea that nothing really ... [Continue Reading]
No Joke (Genesis 19-21)
So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters. He said, “Hurry and get out of this place, because the Lord is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. (Genesis 19:14) I think this story is one of the most tragic ones of the Old Testament. God attempted to show mercy to Lot's future sons-in-law before ... [Continue Reading]
Taking Responsibility (Genesis 16-18)
“Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her. (Genesis 16:6) As much as Abraham (aka Abram) was a godly man who revered the Lord, he also was a bit of a weasel. Rather than honestly addressing situations, he took the easy way out. One such situation was the birth of his first son, ... [Continue Reading]
Be Careful Where You Pitch Your Tents (Genesis 12-15)
Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Genesis 13:12) Lot's first mistake was pitching his tents near Sodom. Known for its perverseness as a city, going anywhere near Sodom was simply putting oneself in the face of temptation. Whether or not that was Lot's reason for parking it there, he ... [Continue Reading]
Unstoppable (Job 40-42)
"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted." (Job 42:2) God is an unstoppable, and there is nothing that you or I can do to get in His way or to keep Him from accomplishing His purposes here on earth. The encouraging thing is that that there is nothing the Enemy can do to thwart God's plans, either. The account of Job began with Satan ... [Continue Reading]
God’s Point of View (Job 38-39)
"Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?" (Job 38:4-7) Perspective is awfully important in life, isn't it? ... [Continue Reading]
What Goes Around Comes Around (Job 35-37)
But if people are bound in chains, held fast by cords of affliction, [God] tells them what they have done—that they have sinned arrogantly. He makes them listen to correction and commands them to repent of their evil. If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. But if they do not listen, they will ... [Continue Reading]
The Hound of Heaven (Job 32-34)
God does all these things to a person—twice, even three times—to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. (Job 33:29-30) In the midst of his ignorant comments to Job, Elihu did happen upon a few profound truths. One of those truths is the idea that God doesn't merely allow us to run away from Him. There is a sense in which God pursues us ... [Continue Reading]
The Difference of a Day (Job 29-31)
Oh, for the days when I was in my prime, when God’s intimate friendship blessed my house, when the Almighty was still with me and my children were around me, when my path was drenched with cream and the rock poured out for me streams of olive oil. (Job 29:4-6) It's amazing what a difference 24 hours can make, isn't it? Whether it's the birth of a child or the loss of a ... [Continue Reading]
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