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“Joseph found favor in his eyes” (Genesis 39:4)

January 19, 2011

Whether enslaved or in prison, Joseph was faithful. Stop complaining about your boss or your situation. Bloom where you are planted. And God will give you favor with those over you.

“Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome” (Genesis 32:28)

January 16, 2011

God is still offering name/identity changes to those who seek Him. What’s your name?

“Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it” (Genesis 28:16)

January 13, 2011

How often we go through life thinking like Jacob. Yet, our God is present. We are not alone in the wilderness. God is there.

“I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD” (Genesis 18:19)

January 8, 2011

God chose Abraham. Has God chosen you to “direct” your family back to Him?

“You shall name him Ishmael… and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers” (Genesis 16:11-12)

January 7, 2011

Through Ishmael and Isaac both the Muslim and Jew claim Abraham as father. The root of hostility between these two goes back centuries. But Christ can heal this rift. Through Him we become true children of Abraham (Gal. 3:7).

“Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward” (Genesis 15:1)

January 6, 2011

We fear loss. Loss of possessions, family, life. But God says He is our shield, our Protector. We fear an empty future. But God says He Himself is our very great reward.