Genesis 20:6a Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me.
Today’s verses brought to mind a quote by Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” But I must admit, I still have so many questions about why Abraham acted the way that he did in this situation.
Genesis 20:6b That is why I did not let you touch her.
If I were Abimelek, I would be angry, frustrated, maybe bitter–emotions that I’m sadly far too familiar with. If I were him, I’d have a hard time letting go of the why–Why me? Why this? Why now?–questions that would plague me but would ultimately not be important in the now or in the grand scheme of things.
Genesis 20:7a Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live.
Precious Savior, Thank You for showing me, through this scripture, that I still have work to do. I get fixated on the Why, on why people act the way they do, why they put others into unnecessary situations. By fixating on the why, I’m taking my eyes off you, I’m not doing better because I know better, I’m following down a rabbit hole and moving in the wrong direction. Forgive me. Help me. Amen.
Genesis 20:7b But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die.”
Have a blessed day.