Good Morning “Bride of Christ.”  Today we are in Genesis 24 - the story of Abraham the father seeking a bride for his son Isaac.  Oh, but guess what?   This story is a picture of so much more.Let’s note first Abrahams obedience and faith.   He is to stay in this land God showed him.  Yet, he knows his son needs a wife from his own people to keep the line to the Savior pure.  So he sends his servan...  Read More

Good Morning “You Who Seek to Live Above Reproach.”  Today we are in Genesis 23.  We get a little taste of Abrahams desire to function above reproach.“Sarah lived to be a hundred and twenty-seven years old. She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬It always hurts when we losesomeone we ...  Read More

Good Morning “Test Takers.”  Today we are in Genesis 22 in which we see Abraham facing perhaps the greatest test of his life.  I have said that the story of Abraham and Lot is a story of Gods Grace upon Abraham, Lot and their families as God attempts to grow them in their faith.  What is the purpose of a test?  To see what the we’ve learned.  Isaac, the promised son, is now on the scene.  God prom...  Read More

Good Morning “Followers of Our  Faithful Father.”  Today we are in Genesis 21.God is always faithful to His Word, His Promise.  Always remember, He is absolutely incapable of going against His character - Holiness will not allow it.  No matter how crazy a promise from Scripture seems He will remain Faithful to it.“Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what h...  Read More

Good Morning “Growing in Your Faith.”  Today we are in Chapter 20.Abraham, like us is a work in process.  Here in chapter 20 we see Abraham returning to his old tricks.  He finds himself in Gerar.  Here he once again claims Sarah is his sister.  Abimelek sends for her and takes Sarah as his wife.  God is faithful to protect the line of Jesus so He comes to Abimelek in a dream and warns him that he...  Read More

Good Morning “You With Eyes Toward Heaven.”  Today we are in Genesis 19.In 18 we saw Abraham pleading with God to spare Sodom and Gomorrah.  What Abraham truly wanted was God to spare Lot.  God does not spare the incredibly debauched cities but He does spare Lot.  Here, we now see the purpose of the two angels that appeared with God before Abraham.  They appear to be on the scene in part at least ...  Read More

Good Morning “Observers of both Gods “Grace and Justice.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 18 where we see incredible examples of both.Let’s be clear.  God is Holy and Perfect in every way, and as such cannot operate outside of His character.  He is perfect Mercy and Grace while also being perfect Justice all at the same time.  Therefore His character demands both for man.  So often only one or th...  Read More

Good Morning “Covenant Keepers.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 17.Have you ever agreed to, or made a covenant to the Lord?  A covenant is a serious thing, not to be taken lightly.  A covenant includes God and assumes He will hold you accountable should you break your covenant.  It can be made including others but the  constant is God.Perhaps the most familiar to us is marriage.  Marriage for in...  Read More

Good Morning “Standers With Israel.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 16.  Why did I open this mornings note with that kind of title?  Given the events of the last couple weeks in Israel, todays chapter takes on a whole new level of importance.  Choices come with consequences.  Sometimes small, sometimes enormous!It’s now been 10 years since God promised Abram to make from him a great nation.  Sar...  Read More

Good Morning “Benefactors of Gods Grace.”  Today we are in chapter 15.Yesterday we read about warrior, conqueror Abram.  More accurately it was our Warrior God who gave Abram the victory over the kings and made it possible for him to rescue Lot.  Chapter 15 opens with Abram apparently in fear after the war,  because we see God putting his fear to rest.  We can assume he’s in fear of retaliation fr...  Read More

Good Morning “Pursued by The Father.”  Today we are in Genesis Chapter 14.14 is another one of those chapters filled with names difficult to pronounce.  Furthermore at first glance it may seem empty of direct application for us.  It isn’t.  In fact it’s full of amazing events as once again we see God working His plan, laying the groundwork far in advance of future events, while at the same time re...  Read More

Good Morning “Learners from Abram.”  Today we are in chapter 13.  As you read yesterday, a question may have popped into your mind.  Was Abram only being partially obedient from the get go?  Check out Gods command in chapter 12.  “The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬And what did Abram do? ...  Read More