Friday, October 19

God’s Covenant Extended through Isaac

Genesis 17:15-22 NRSV

But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this season next year. (Genesis 17:21)

God makes the “impossible” possible!

Thursday, October 18

Abram Believes God

Genesis 15:1-6 NRSV

(God) brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.”  And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:5-6)

When God gives you a glimpse of the future, believe God’s promises to you are unbreakable.

Wednesday, October 17

Gentiles Share in Abraham’s Promise

Galatians 3:6-9, 13-14 NRSV

And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, declared the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “All the Gentiles shall be blessed in you.”. (Galatians 3:8)

We never know how God will use us to bring about a blessing. Pay attention to God’s nudges.

Tuesday, October 16

Hagar Births Abraham’s Son, Ishmael

Genesis 16:7-11, 15-16 NRSV

And the angel of the Lord said to her, “Now you have conceived and shall bear a son; you shall call him Ishmael, for the Lord has given heed to your affliction. (Genesis 16:11)

From conception to birth to the future, God has a plan for us. Have you discerned God’s plan for you?

Monday, October 15

God Honors Covenants with Abraham

Psalm 105:1-11 NRSV

He is the Lord our God… He is mindful of his covenant forever, of the word that He commanded, for a thousand generations. (Psalm 105:7-8)

No matter what uncertainties one may face, God’s word and covenant are strong and everlasting.