Genesis 22:17b Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies,
Abraham’s walk has been nothing approaching perfect. He has stumbled and misstepped more than once. He lied (twice), took matters into his own hands, fretted, mistrusted, etc. His path was not a straight, righteous line to God. HOWEVER, his path *does* lead to God. And he finds favor with God. Verse 18 says that through Abraham’s offspring, “all the nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
Genesis 22:18 and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
I think I grew up with the idea that in order for God to be able to use me, I had to walk perfectly in His will–no mistakes, no missteps. Of course, that’s impossible. Not even Abraham achieved that goal. But God still considered Him righteous. That means there’s hope for me, with all my human imperfections. Help me, Jesus.
Genesis 22:19a Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they set off together for Beersheba.
Precious Savior, I doubt and fear. I fret and mistrust. I sometimes take matters into my own hands to try to “help” You along. Forgive me. Help me. And thank You that You can still use me in my brokenness, in my messiness, in my humanness. Use me for Your will, Jesus. Help me to shine Your light. Amen.
Genesis 22:19b And Abraham stayed in Beersheba.
Have a blessed day.