2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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IS GOD FAITHFUL?
NOV 21
Genesis 17:1-27
Memorise Deuteronomy 7:9 "And I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant…"
IS GOD FAITHFUL?
13 long years had passed since Ishmael had been born, and since Abram last heard from the Lord. Abram was now 99 years old, and ready to pass on all that he had to his sole heir, Ishmael. Abram had assumed that he would have been the chosen one, for he was a son of his own seed, and that it would be through him that God would bring forth the promised nation. Perhaps after these 13 years of silence, Abram might have felt that God had forsaken him, maybe even broken off the covenant because of his misdemeanour. To quell all his doubts, and also to further reveal to him the details of His plan, God now appeared to Abram.
God began by presenting Himself as the Almighty God – the sovereign God who is able to work miracles and is in control of all things. He then affirmed the covenant again, and changed Abram’s name to Abraham – meaning the father of a multitude. God then introduced the practice of circumcision to him, as a sign or a token of the covenant that God had made with him. This was something that all the descendants of Abraham had to keep, if they wanted to be a part of the covenant that was promised to him. Every time they circumcised their children, they would be reminded of all the promises that God had made to him and his seed. Up till this point, Abraham was still thinking that it would all happen through his only son, Ishmael. However, God then changed Sarai’s name to Sarah, which means lady or queen, signifying the fact that it would be from Sarah’s child that God’s covenant would continue. To this revelation, "Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed". He could not imagine how his wife, now 90 years of age, could ever bear a son. Yet God reiterated His promise, and assured that Abraham would certainly have a son through Sarah, and that the covenant would be established through him and not Ishmael.
Through all this, we see the patience and faithfulness of God. Despite Abraham’s scepticism and impatience, God remained true to His promise, and continually assured him that He was in control. As seemingly impossible as it was, Abraham had to trust in the Almighty God, and believe that He would certainly see to His promise, and give him a son through Sarah. In response, Abraham, together with all the males in his household were circumcised, signifying their faith in God’s promise.
Thought: Would God ever fail in keeping to His promises?.
Prayer: Lord, may I never be led to doubt your faithfulness.
Posted in Teens RPG
Genesis 17:1-27
Memorise Deuteronomy 7:9 "And I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant…"
IS GOD FAITHFUL?
13 long years had passed since Ishmael had been born, and since Abram last heard from the Lord. Abram was now 99 years old, and ready to pass on all that he had to his sole heir, Ishmael. Abram had assumed that he would have been the chosen one, for he was a son of his own seed, and that it would be through him that God would bring forth the promised nation. Perhaps after these 13 years of silence, Abram might have felt that God had forsaken him, maybe even broken off the covenant because of his misdemeanour. To quell all his doubts, and also to further reveal to him the details of His plan, God now appeared to Abram.
God began by presenting Himself as the Almighty God – the sovereign God who is able to work miracles and is in control of all things. He then affirmed the covenant again, and changed Abram’s name to Abraham – meaning the father of a multitude. God then introduced the practice of circumcision to him, as a sign or a token of the covenant that God had made with him. This was something that all the descendants of Abraham had to keep, if they wanted to be a part of the covenant that was promised to him. Every time they circumcised their children, they would be reminded of all the promises that God had made to him and his seed. Up till this point, Abraham was still thinking that it would all happen through his only son, Ishmael. However, God then changed Sarai’s name to Sarah, which means lady or queen, signifying the fact that it would be from Sarah’s child that God’s covenant would continue. To this revelation, "Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed". He could not imagine how his wife, now 90 years of age, could ever bear a son. Yet God reiterated His promise, and assured that Abraham would certainly have a son through Sarah, and that the covenant would be established through him and not Ishmael.
Through all this, we see the patience and faithfulness of God. Despite Abraham’s scepticism and impatience, God remained true to His promise, and continually assured him that He was in control. As seemingly impossible as it was, Abraham had to trust in the Almighty God, and believe that He would certainly see to His promise, and give him a son through Sarah. In response, Abraham, together with all the males in his household were circumcised, signifying their faith in God’s promise.
Thought: Would God ever fail in keeping to His promises?.
Prayer: Lord, may I never be led to doubt your faithfulness.
Posted in Teens RPG