199 The Sign of God’s Covenant

Genesis 17:1-27; 18:1-15, TBC Book One, Chapter 13
Thirteen years after Ishmael was born, the Lord once again appeared to Abram. “I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be faultless. I will confirm [with you] my covenant. . . .”

Abram fell facedown as the Lord continued to speak to him.

“This is my everlasting covenant. Your name will now be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Your descendants will be kings, and I will give you the land of Canaan. . . . Now you must keep my covenant. . . . As for your wife, Sarai, from now call her Sarah” (meaning “princess”). “I will bless her, and surely I will give you a son by her. She will become the mother of nations. . . .”

Once again, Abraham fell down in worship. But he laughed within. Will a son be born to a man who is 100 years old? Will Sarah bare a child at age 90? And what about Ishmael? . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book One, Chapter 13, for the full story.)​
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: “A covenant relationship is a building block—not a barrier—to a greater household of faith.” —Sharon
     A promise to cling to: “Therefore, [God’s] promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.” Romans 4:16 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Verge of a Miracle  Rich Mullins     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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