Gen 24:12 Then he prayed, “LORD, God of my master Abraham, make me successful today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.”
I am trying to be mindful as I read through Genesis not to just get caught up in the Biblical history. It is rich and fascinating, and I think God definitely has a purpose in my reading it, but I truly sense He also wants to reveal truths about His character, about His faithfulness, about His sovereignty, not just generic “Biblical truths,” but specific, “Beth I want you to understand and hold on to this as you walk this path” truths about who He is and what He promises.
Gen 24:15 Before he even finished praying….
I have gleaned, repeatedly, His reassurance that He is with me, that He doesn’t expect perfection, that He can use me in spite of all my flaws if I’ll let Him. I have understood in a new way that He loves me deeply, loves the children He’s entrusted to me, expects and intends to be an active presence in their lives as well as my life and my marriage. I have come to trust anew that He hears me when I call, responds before I even finish praying, that even if I cannot yet perceive it, He is making a way.
Gen 24:50 Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD….”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this enlightening journey through Genesis. Thank You for revealing more of who You are as I earnestly seek to know You better. Thank You for hearing me when I pray and for answering before I even finish. Thank You for Your overwhelming love, grace, and mercy. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 46:7 The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.