PTTB Day 017: Genesis 16-18
God Speaks
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Biblical principle from the passage:
God will interact with people who in faith listen to and obey him.
Related Verse(s): Isaiah 51:1-2; Hebrews 11:8-16; 1 Peter 3:6
Prayer based on the passage or principle:
Dear God who sees me, thank You that You have plans for all people whether it is runaways and slaves like Hagar or rich and powerful men like Abraham. You offer what is best for us, but it is up to us whether we acccpt it or not. Holy Spirit, help me walk before the LORD and be blameless. Thank You that I can have a covenant relationship with You. I can’t do it alone. Holy Spirit come alongside to help me circumcise anything in my life that is keeping me from being or doing all that the LORD has in mind for me. As You did with Abraham and Sarah, get me back on the right track to being fruitful for Your kingdom. Establish Your work in my hands. May I have the privilege of bearing spiritual children. Please cleanse, equip and train me to negotiate with You on behalf others. When You use us to rescue people from Satan’s camp, may we give You all the glory LORD. AMEN
Applicable news item or story:
In Genesis 18:22-33, Abraham negotiated with God hoping to set Lot and his family free. This news story is about the negotiations for the release of hostages after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.