Read: Genesis 12:10-20
The
Bible is not a written record of perfect people (except for Jesus, of course).
From beginning to end, God’s Word points out in painful detail the mistakes
made by its characters.
Adam
and Eve failed to obey God’s specific restrictions (Gen. 2:15-17; 3:1-7). Abram
lied about his relationship to Sarai (Gen. 12:10-20). Moses grew angry and
struck the rock in disobedience to God (Num. 20:7-12). David committed adultery
and murder (2 Sam. 11-12). Solomon started out well but turned from God for a
time (1 Ki. 3:5-9;11:1-43). Peter denied knowing Jesus (Mt. 26:69-75).
The
Bible’s honest portrayal of the troubles that its characters brought upon
themselves and others reminds me of what humorist Sam Levenson once said: “You
must learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t possibly live long enough to
make them all yourself.”
It
is for our instruction that the Bible records the sinful actions of many of its
key figures. The old saying “Those who don’t learn from history are bound to
repeat it” is true here as well. As we see the errors made by biblical
characters, we can ask the Lord to protect us from making similar mistakes.
The Bible is filled with example and teachingOn how to avoid all the pitfalls of sin;And if we will learn from its people and precepts,The struggles and battles of life we can win. —Hess
To the wise, the word
is sufficient.
VERSE OF THE DAY
It
is written, "As surely as I live," says the Lord, "every knee
will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God."
Romans
14:11
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THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
"Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
"Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!" Yes, every knee will bow. But ours
already do. We live in anticipation of the day when all peoples will bow before
our King. Until that day, let's do all we can to make sure they do so in joy
and not on that day in fear!
MY PRAYER...
Father,
I thank you for saving me. May my anticipation of the day of Jesus' victory
move me to be your agent of reconciliation so others are ready for that day and
will welcome it with joy. Gives me eyes to see those who need to come to Jesus
today. Through him I pray. Amen.
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