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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 30

Highlight - Genesis 30:31-36 New Living Translation

Jacob’s Wealth Increases

31 “What wages do you want?” Laban asked again.

Jacob replied, “Don’t give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I’ll continue to tend and watch over your flocks.32 Let me inspect your flocks today and remove all the sheep and goats that are speckled or spotted, along with all the black sheep. Give these to me as my wages. 33 In the future, when you check on the animals you have given me as my wages, you’ll see that I have been honest. If you find in my flock any goats without speckles or spots, or any sheep that are not black, you will know that I have stolen them from you.” 34 “All right,” Laban replied. “It will be as you say.” 35 But that very day Laban went out and removed the male goats that were streaked and spotted, all the female goats that were speckled and spotted or had white patches, and all the black sheep. He placed them in the care of his own sons, 36 who took them a three-days’ journey from where Jacob was. Meanwhile, Jacob stayed and cared for the rest of Laban’s flock.

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41 Whenever the stronger females were ready to mate, Jacob would place the peeled branches in the watering troughs in front of them. Then they would mate in front of the branches. 42 But he didn’t do this with the weaker ones, so the weaker lambs belonged to Laban, and the stronger ones were Jacob’s. 43 As a result, Jacob became very wealthy, with large flocks of sheep and goats, female and male servants, and many camels and donkeys.

Explain – Leban tried to cheat Jacob by moving all the female goats that were streaked, spotted, had patches, or was black three days away.  God blessed Jacob by instructing him how to produce the flocks that would make him wealthy.

Apply – We sometimes waste time trying to fight our own battles alone, with God we cannot lose.  We must lean on the Lord and follow His direction.

Amos 5:14 ESV Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said.

Romans 8:38-39 ESV For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

Leviticus 19:18 ESV You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.

Matthew 6:24 ESV “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Respond - Lord help me accept Your way, help me to bring my thoughts, words, and deeds in line with Your will.  Help me forgive those that would sin against me.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 29.

Highlight - Genesis 29:31-35 New Living Translation

Jacob’s Many Children

31 When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, he enabled her to have children, but Rachel could not conceive. 32 So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben,[b] for she said, “The Lord has noticed my misery, and now my husband will love me.”

33 She soon became pregnant again and gave birth to another son. She named him Simeon,[c] for she said, “The Lord heard that I was unloved and has given me another son.”

34 Then she became pregnant a third time and gave birth to another son. He was named Levi,[d] for she said, “Surely this time my husband will feel affection for me, since I have given him three sons!” 35 Once again Leah became pregnant and gave birth to another son. She named him Judah,[e] for she said, “Now I will praise the Lord!” And then she stopped having children.

Explain – The Lord blessed Leah, he enabled her to bear children for Joseph.  She bore four sons, 1) Ruban, Joseph’s first born son, 2) Simeon 3) Levi, whose lineage would be the temple priests 4) Ruben, whose lineage would include Jesus, the Messiah.  Rachel had no children although she was loved by Jacob.  God loved and blessed Leah.

Apply – We often ask God why something turned out the way it did, so contrary to our way of thinking.  We are so foolish, God’s ways are far superior to our ways.  Instead of asking why, we need to ask Him to help us accept His will and think, say, and do the things that He would direct us rather than focusing on ourselves.

Philippians 2:4 ESV Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

2 Timothy 3:2-4 ESV For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

1 Corinthians 10:24 ESV Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

James 3:16 ESV For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.

Romans 15:1-3 ESV We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”

Respond -  Lord help me accept Your way, help me to bring my thoughts, words, and deeds in line with Your will.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 28

Highlight - Genesis 28:10-15 New Living Translation

Jacob’s Dream at Bethel

10 Meanwhile, Jacob left Beersheba and traveled toward Haran. 11 At sundown he arrived at a good place to set up camp and stopped there for the night. Jacob found a stone to rest his head against and lay down to sleep. 12 As he slept, he dreamed of a stairway that reached from the earth up to heaven. And he saw the angels of God going up and down the stairway. 13 At the top of the stairway stood the Lord, and he said, “I am the Lord, the God of your grandfather Abraham, and the God of your father, Isaac. The ground you are lying on belongs to you. I am giving it to you and your descendants. 14 Your descendants will be as numerous as the dust of the earth! They will spread out in all directions—to the west and the east, to the north and the south. And all the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your descendants. 15 What’s more, I am with you, and I will protect you wherever you go. One day I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have finished giving you everything I have promised you.”

Explain – Jacob has a dream on his way to Laban’s house to find a wife.   God tells Jacob that all the families of the earth will be blessed by Jacob’s descendants.  God promises not to leave Jacob until He has given all that He promised.

Apply – Jacob was strong in his faith with the Lord.  He heard and believed God and acted accordingly.  We need to do the same in our walk with the Lord.  We must love the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength.  We must honor the Lord with our thoughts, words, and deeds.  The Holy Spirit will lead us in the way we should go.

Acts 2:17 ESV “‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Joel 2:28 ESV “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 ESV For when dreams increase and words grow many, there is vanity; but God is the one you must fear.

1 John 4:1 ESV Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Jeremiah 23:28 ESV Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let him who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? declares the Lord.

James 1:5 ESV If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

 Respond – Lord, I know that You have plans for me and my house like You did with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  I strive to follow You faithfully and obediently through eternity.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord, may they find Your mercy and grace.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 27

Highlight - Genesis 27:33-36 New Living Translation

Jacob Steals Esau’s Blessing

33 Isaac began to tremble uncontrollably and said, “Then who just served me wild game? I have already eaten it, and I blessed him just before you came. And yes, that blessing must stand!”

34 When Esau heard his father’s words, he let out a loud and bitter cry. “Oh my father, what about me? Bless me, too!” he begged. 35 But Isaac said, “Your brother was here, and he tricked me. He has taken away your blessing.” 36 Esau exclaimed, “No wonder his name is Jacob, for now he has cheated me twice.[a] First he took my rights as the firstborn, and now he has stolen my blessing. Oh, haven’t you saved even one blessing for me?”

Explain – Rebekah conspired with Jacob to steal Esau’s blessing from Isaac.  Isaac said that the blessing was given to Esau and even though it was received through deceit the blessing must stand.

Apply - The life lesson seems to indicate that life is not fair, and that is true, life has not been fair since the fall of Adam and Eve.  It might appear that the guilty party is getting away with something, but that is not true.  God knows all and sees all.  We live in a fallen world often seemingly absent of justice.  Thankfully we do not receive justice, but mercy and grace from our Lord Jesus Christ as we are all sinners and deserve to die, but He gives us life.

Micah 6:8 ESV He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 30:18 ESV Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.

Romans 12:19 ESV Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Ecclesiastes 3:17 ESV I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.

Proverbs 28:5 ESV Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.

Psalm 37:27-29 ESV Turn away from evil and do good; so shall you dwell forever. For the Lord loves justice; he will not forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land and dwell upon it forever.

Galatians 6:7 ESV Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.

Respond – Lord, I know that life is nor fair in this fallen world.  I know that You know all and see all.  I am so thankful that You provide mercy and grace for us sinners.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord, may they find Your mercy and grace.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 26

Highlight - Genesis 26:1-11 New Living Translation

Isaac Deceives Abimelech

1A severe famine now struck the land, as had happened before in Abraham’s time. So Isaac moved to Gerar, where Abimelech, king of the Philistines, lived. 2 The Lord appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt, but do as I tell you. 3 Live here as a foreigner in this land, and I will be with you and bless you. I hereby confirm that I will give all these lands to you and your descendants,[a] just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. 4 I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. 5 I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.” 6 So Isaac stayed in Gerar.

7 When the men who lived there asked Isaac about his wife, Rebekah, he said, “She is my sister.” He was afraid to say, “She is my wife.” He thought, “They will kill me to get her, because she is so beautiful.” 8 But some time later, Abimelech, king of the Philistines, looked out his window and saw Isaac caressing Rebekah. 9 Immediately, Abimelech called for Isaac and exclaimed, “She is obviously your wife! Why did you say, ‘She is my sister’?” “Because I was afraid someone would kill me to get her from me,” Isaac replied. 10 “How could you do this to us?” Abimelech exclaimed. “One of my people might easily have taken your wife and slept with her, and you would have made us guilty of great sin.” 11 Then Abimelech issued a public proclamation: “Anyone who touches this man or his wife will be put to death!”

Explain – Isaac repeated the same lie that his father Abraham had told king Abimelech, that his wife was his sister for fear that he would be killed to steal his wife, Genesis Chapter 20.  None-the-less God repeated His promise to Isaac that all his descendants would be blessed because of his father’s faithfulness.  

Apply - The lesson for us is to be completely honest with ourselves and with God.  God has a plan for each of us and we must live faithfully and obediently to achieve the plans that He has for us. The Holy Spirit has been given to all believers.  He leads us all unto all Truth and empowers us to live faithful obedient lives.  When we abide in Him we will stay on His path for our lives.

1 John 1:9 ESV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Acts 1:8 ESV

John 14:26 ESV

John 14:15-17 ESV

 1 Corinthians 8:6 ESV

Respond – Lord, I know that You have a plan for each me.  I strive to live faithfully and obediently to achieve the plans that You have for me. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for leading me unto all Truth and empowering me to live faithfully and obediently.  I strive to abide in You as You abide in me. I pray for those that do not know You, Lord, may they accomplish the plan that You have for them.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 25

Highlight - Genesis 25:1-8 New Living Translation

The Death of Abraham

25 Abraham married another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She gave birth to Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. Dedan’s descendants were the Asshurites, Letushites, and Leummites. 4 Midian’s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. These were all descendants of Abraham through Keturah. 5 Abraham gave everything he owned to his son Isaac. 6 But before he died, he gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them off to a land in the east, away from Isaac.

7 Abraham lived for 175 years, 8 and he died at a ripe old age, having lived a long and satisfying life. He breathed his last and joined his ancestors in death. 9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. 10 This was the field Abraham had purchased from the Hittites and where he had buried his wife Sarah.      

Explain - Abraham thought he was old back in Chapter 24, remember he was 137 years old when Sarah died.  He thought that he was too old to travel to find a wife for Isaac, but look here in chapter 25, Abraham married Keturah and they have six children together.  Abraham lives to be 175 years old having lived a long and satisfying life.

Apply - The lesson for us is to not call ourselves out of God’s plan too early.  God has a plan, a most miraculous and wonderful plan.  We must abide in Him as He abides in us.  We must follow Him every moment of every day faithfully and obediently until the end.  Remember, Abraham had to wait until he was 100 years old to receive God’s promise of a son that would be the father of thousands, leading to the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, our Lord, and Savior.

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Proverbs 16:9 ESV The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Proverbs 19:21 ESV Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Jeremiah 1:5 ESV “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Ephesians 2:10 ESV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Respond – Lord, I know you have a plan for me, a most miraculous and wonderful plan.  I strive to abide in You as You abide in me.  I strive to follow You every moment of every day faithfully and obediently until the end.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord, may they accomplish the plan that You have for them.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 24

Highlight – Genesis 24:1-4, 61, 67 New Living Translation

A Wife for Isaac

1Abraham was now a very old man, and the Lord had blessed him in every way. 2 One day Abraham said to his oldest servant, the man in charge of his household, “Take an oath by putting your hand under my thigh. 3 Swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not allow my son to marry one of these local Canaanite women.4 Go instead to my homeland, to my relatives, and find a wife there for my son Isaac.”

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61 Then Rebekah and her servant girls mounted the camels and followed the man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and went on his way.

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67 And Isaac brought Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent, and she became his wife. He loved her deeply, and she was a special comfort to him after the death of his mother.

Explain -   Isaac would have been 37 when Sarah died as she was 90 when she gave birth.  Abraham had his servant return to Canaan to find a bride for Isaac.  The servant was successful and returned with Rebekah to become the wife of Isaac and the mother with heritage that would produce Jesus, the Messiah, our Lord, and Savior.

Apply – Abraham thought he was a very old man.  Abraham was 137 years old at this time.  He sent a servant to accomplish the task of finding a bride for Isaac because he thought that he was not physically able himself.  The servant was successful, Rebekah and Isaac were married.  We must learn to trust the Lord.  His ways are far better than our ways. He has a plan for us just as He did for Isaac and Rebekah.  We must seek Him to ensure we are living in accordance with His plan.

Jeremiah 29:11 ESV For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Romans 8:28 ESV And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

John 15:5 ESV I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

John 8:12 ESV Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Deuteronomy 29:29 ESV “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Respond – Lord, help me to trust and obey You in all my ways.  Thank You for the plan You have for my life.  Please make the way plain and help me stay on track to fulfill my purpose in You.  I pray for those that do not know You, Lord, help them find You.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 23

Highlight – Genesis 23:1-2, 17-20 New Living Translation

The Burial of Sarah

23 When Sarah was 127 years old, 2 she died at Kiriath-arba (now called Hebron) in the land of Canaan. There Abraham mourned and wept for her.

… 17 So Abraham bought the plot of land belonging to Ephron at Machpelah, near Mamre. This included the field itself, the cave that was in it, and all the surrounding trees. 18 It was transferred to Abraham as his permanent possession in the presence of the Hittite elders at the city gate. 19 Then Abraham buried his wife, Sarah, there in Canaan, in the cave of Machpelah, near Mamre (also called Hebron). 20 So the field and the cave were transferred from the Hittites to Abraham for use as a permanent burial place.

Explain -   Sarah died at 127 years old, Abraham was 10 years older so he was 137 years old when Sarah died.  Isaac would have been 37 when Sarah died as she was 90 when she gave birth.  Abraham purchased the land in Canaan as a burial site for his family where many would eventually be interred. 

Apply – Sara thought she was old when she was 90, she didn’t think that she could do anything worthwhile for the Lord at 90.  But look at her legacy, she lived to be 127 years old and her family line would eventually lead to Jesus, the Messiah, our Lord, and Savior.  We too must not judge ourselves to be worthy, but seek God every moment of every day.  He has great and important things for us to do.  He will decide the appointed time that we are to go home to be with Him, in the meantime we must be ever faithful in our walk in and with Him.

Matthew 24:13 ESV But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:22 ESV  And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

James 1:12 ESV Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Mark 13:13 ESV And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Hebrews 3:14 ESV For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.

James 5:11 ESV Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Revelation 2:26 ESV The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations,

Revelation 3:11 ESV I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.

Respond – Lord, help me not to be discouraged, not to judge myself to be worthy, but to seek You every moment of every day.  I know You have great and important things for me to do.  I know that You will decide the appointed time that I am to come home to be with You, in the meantime I will strive to be ever faithful in my walk in and with You.  I pray for those that do not know You.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 22

Highlight Genesis 22:8-12 New Living Translation

Abraham’s Faith Tested

8 “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son,” Abraham answered. And they both walked on together. 9 When they arrived at the place where God had told him to go, Abraham built an altar and arranged the wood on it. Then he tied his son, Isaac, and laid him on the altar on top of the wood. 10 And Abraham picked up the knife to kill his son as a sacrifice. 11 At that moment the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, “Abraham! Abraham!” “Yes,” Abraham replied. “Here I am!” 12 “Don’t lay a hand on the boy!” the angel said. “Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.”

Explain – Abraham’s faith was tested with the instruction to take his son, Isaac, to kill him as a sacrifice.  Abraham followed the Lord’s instruction fully right to the point of plunging the knife when the instruction suddenly changed.  God didn’t really want the sacrifice of Isaac, but He wanted the full faith of Abraham and Isaac. 

Apply – God wants our full faith and obedience as well.  We may find ourselves in the midst of a test where we must fully listen, trust, and obey the Lord fully.  We must mind His instruction as the instructions may take a sudden change.  If we are careful we will not miss the change and experience His best for us.

James 1:3 ESV For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

Hebrews 11:1 ESV Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:6 ESV And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

James 1:2-4 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

James 1:12 ESV Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Galatians 2:20 ESV I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Respond – Lord, I know You God want my full faith and obedience.  I seek to abide in You as You abide in me ready for any test or trial that may come.  Help me Lord to fully listen, trust, and obey You fully.   I pray for those that do not yest know You Lord, may they come to a saving knowledge of You.  Amen.

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HEAR Journaling - Genesis 21

Highlight Genesis 21:1-7 New Living Translation

The Birth of Isaac

21 The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised. 2 She became pregnant, and she gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age. This happened at just the time God had said it would. 3 And Abraham named their son Isaac. 4 Eight days after Isaac was born, Abraham circumcised him as God had commanded.5 Abraham was 100 years old when Isaac was born. 6 And Sarah declared, “God has brought me laughter.[a] All who hear about this will laugh with me. 7 Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse a baby? Yet I have given Abraham a son in his old age!”

Explain – The Lord fulfilled His promise to Abraham and Sarah and Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old, and Sarah was 90.  Sarah remembered that she had laughed at the angels when they told Abraham that Sarah would give birth in a year, and the fact that it had come to fruition.

Apply – We too can learn to believe and trust the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.  He will never leave us no forsake us.  The only person that can affect our relationship with the Lord is ourselves.  We must resist all temptation to stray from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and remain steadfast to follow Him faithfully and obediently through eternity.

1 John 2:24-25 ESV Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.

Hebrews 5:14 ESV But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

2 Peter 1:10 ESV Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

Deuteronomy 30:15-16 ESV “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.

2 Timothy 4:7 ESV I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Respond – Lord, thank You for Your Truth.  Help me Lord to remain steadfast in my faith and obedience with You, to follow You through eternity without wavering.  I pray for all that they may know You as Lord and Savior.  Amen.

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