Genesis 20
We find Abraham once again, afraid of men, not trusting God. We often ask "Didn't he learn from the episode with Pharoah?" I ask "Isn't Sarah 90 years old?" I get the cultural differences but Abimelech was already married. I understand that Sarah was doing what Abraham asked her to do. I know all the comments and arguments to excuse this situation and blame the particular people in the situation. But I also want to put into perspective the umbrella hanging over this event. The promise of God.
In chapter 18 God visits Abraham and Sarah to let them know that by this time NEXT YEAR, you will have a son. Chapter 19 God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah for wickedness. Chapter 20 Abraham is afraid of people who have no fear of God. I just want to scream sometimes at the Bible "Wake up!!!!!!Abraham!!!! Did you not just witness the destruction of evil? Did you not just listen to what God told you? Why are you afraid?!?!?! God has even labeled you a prophet and has shown you time and time again his goodness, mercy, might, and wrath. Has he not proved faithful to those who follow him?"
But then I have to stop and admit, "I am more like Abraham than I would like to admit. I have to give this advice to myself as much as you friends, "Do not forget the promise that is over every believer. He is faithful. He is working good even when we don't realize it. When it doesn't look like anything is good, God is working. Do not fall away. Do not fear. Stand firm. Learn from Abraham."
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