On "Biblehub," their theologian attests to the beauty of God's Power moving in miracles in a watershed experience: "When God performs a miracle, His abundant Power often does not stop with that initial miracle," and look . . . Abraham has his first child at 100 and goes on to have another one. Here are some other examples from the Word:
1. When Hannah (who was barren) had her prayer answered for a son (Samuel),
she was later blessed with 3 more sons and 2 daughters - I Sam 1; 2.
2. After the miracle of Jesus' resurrection, many bodies of saints around Jerusalem
came out of their graves and appeared to many - Matthew 27.
"God's Power knows no limits."
And then it happened, Isaac lost the stalwart love of his life, his father Abraham. "And Isaac settled at Beer-lahai-roi. Gen 25:11. In his sorrow and distress and aloneness, Isaac went to the well of the One Who Sees Me. The well where he met his beloved Rebekah. The same spot where Hagar had gone for help in the wilderness. Ishmael went once but it was a casual visit, like worldly people attending church on Christmas and Easter. On the other hand, Isaac "dwelt" there and made this well his source of living supply. Isaac knew where to live in dependence on the right things. It was there, in this wilderness, Isaac grew. "Where a man dwells is a huge test of what he is made of. Where we spend our time. May God find us living at Beer-lahai-roi.
COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers
May we live driven dependent delighted in You, O Lord.
Where we dwell this day matters. God, help us to live on the right track today, at the well of dependence on You for our food. Help us to find what truly matters in this day.
PHOTO: 950 acres of meandering Chambers Bay with eyes lifted up to the Olympic Mountains. My well of dependence. Waiting on God, not on any man. 6 months ago...still waiting on the same thing. Psalm 123:1-2.
Wondering this morning what it means to despise your birthright, the firstborn's double portion inheritance, especially in light of our own birthright as believers.
ReplyDeleteWas it an impulsive, foolish move to trade something so valuable for such a short-lived pleasure as lentil stew? Or was his birthright never valued as sacred?
Do we value our birthright as Christian and simply take it for granted, or worse, don't hold it as a sacred privilege?
Lord, I know I've acted impulsively before and traded a simple comfort for today for a blessing You had for me.
God wants to give our souls an eternal birthright. What is interfering in my life at this moment to keep in mind a clear view of this birthright?
And I'm not letting Jacob off the hook for being so deceiving but we will have several more days to discuss his wresting. LOL Happy Monday, Pearls! Bask in your God-given birthright to share in the riches and inheritance of Christ Jesus as joint heirs!
My prayer for today, may I live at the well of dependence on Him for my food and no where else!
ReplyDeleteBeing a first born, I have always thought it was indeed a place of honor, did not give me more rights as a child of my parents, but did for some reason make me feel special and I had no hand in being the first born. Annette,you gave me much food for thought on the value of my heavenly birthright. I am a child of the King, I am a princess, I have responsibilities as His child that are sacred and I fear I have treated them lightly. May I not do so from this day forth. I have missed so many blessings for taking a comfort right then instead of seeking Him more diligently so that I might know more of Him to share with others.
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ReplyDelete"So Isaac settled in Gerar. When the men of the place asked him about his wife, he said, “She is my sister,” for he feared to say, “My wife,” thinking, “lest the men of the place should kill me because of Rebekah,” because she was attractive in appearance."
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know why they would kill Isaac's wife because she was attractive? I don't get it. ;)
Isaac travels into enemy territory with a beautiful wife. Isaac thinks the men will be desirous of Rebekah. Isaac protects himself, saying she's my sister, so the men of Gerar will not kill and do away with Isaac in order to have Rebekah. If Isaac is Rebekah's brother, they rightfully can pursue Rebekah---she's available.
DeleteOkay, thanks! Hmmm.I guess that makes sense! I appreciate you getting back with me!
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