Month: June 2022

Scripture: Genesis 23: [2] 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.

Observation: Sarah was 127 years old when she died so they have been husband and wife for most likely over 100 years. Sarah was not just Abraham’s wife, but a large part of him. When he wept over her he was saying good-bye to the life he knew. How hard is it to say good-bye to a loved one. It’s not just saying good-bye it’s saying I’m going to be different, something will always be missing.

Application: The loss of a loved one must be devastating, but fortunately for me I haven’t experienced it. I want to help others that are suffering with loss by sharing God’s message. That the part of their heart that is missing can be repaired with the love of God. I can’t comfort anyone all I can do is point them to the one that can. Sometimes a loss can bring us closer to God, because we need Him so much more.

Prayer: My Lord you alone are love, peace and joy. Help me grow closer to you and help others open their hearts to you. Please use me as a vessel to be used to bring others nearer to you. There is nothing I can do alone, but there’s nothing I can’t do with you.

Scripture: Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”
“Here I am,” he replied.

Observation: God tests us all and like in school we hate tests. If we do good however in a test we get to move on. That is what God’s tests are a way to advance in His kingdom. We need to prove that we know His Word, Kindness, faithfulness, grace and the only way to show that we know is by taking the test. If we will trust our teacher and know whatever test He gives us, He is also watching over us and that there is nothing on this earth that can harm us if we are going for the prize of eternal life with our Master.

Application: I need to be more willing to face the test and to do my best when they come. I need to have more faith, knowing that my Lord is my teacher and He will never leave me or forsake me. I’m only in this school for a little while until I graduate with Him. May I live a life as an honor student and not just squeak by with a passing grade.

Prayer: My Lord, My God, my savior and teacher. Help me get through the tests of this life. I know you are with me, may I never doubt or forget you are by my side and you have all the answers to pass this course.