Daily devotions from Scriptures with personal comments.
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- Name: Suzi
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Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Genesis 21:22-34
Today's Scripture
Sometimes Christians, myself certainly included, tend to gripe about things. We complain and alienate those around us, so that they are not attracted to our faith but rather repelled by their perception of what we believe.
Abimelech encounters Abraham again in this chapter--and Abraham portrays himself in a positive way. In spite of hardships he has had to endure, it is evident that God's favor rests on Abraham. Abimelech takes note of this and is drawn to Abraham, wishing to make a treaty with him.
They resolve a conflict about a well in a gracious manner, and Abraham settles in the land--even planting trees--perhaps an orchard. Peace seems to dwell here at this time.
How am I presenting my God and my faith in my life? Do I glorify God in all I do so that others are drawn to me and my God the way Abimelech was? It is certainly food for thought.
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