Genesis 17 and 18
Matthew 9
Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what He has promised him.
What a great summary of the covenant...we have the detailed explanations and conversations and then this reader's digest version.
A covenant with the LORD is not just "Him"-sided. We receive Jesus as our Savior. We disciple our children and households in the ways of the LORD. The LORD will bring about what He has promised...I haven't had a detailed conversation like Abraham did, but he didn't have the printed Word (Thanks, Amy, for that reminder). I have what is printed as promises (some of my faves) that come from walking by faith, in faith, through faith, with faith:
- prosper not harm me, a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11)
- trust that suffering builds endurance, endurance builds character, and character builds hope. and hope does not disappoint us because God has poured outhis love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:3-5)
- love that never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8a)
Tomorrow's reading:
Genesis 19 and 20
Matthew 10
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