Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the LORD, who had spoken to her. She said, "You are the God who sees me." She also said, "Have I truly seen the One who sees me?" (Genesis 16:13 NLT) I had read this passage many times before, but I remember that one time when itContinue reading "God Sees You"

When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the LORD was merciful to them. (Genesis 19:16 NIV) In answer to Abraham’s prayer, God’s angels came to deliver Lot before destroying the sinful cities of SodomContinue reading "Grab God’s Hand"

Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” (Genesis 21:6 NIV) The Bible mentions two times when Sarah laughed - when God promised her a son in her old age (Genesis 18:12) and when the promise was fulfilled and she held her son in her arms,Continue reading "God Brings Laughter"

The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered. (Genesis 39:2 NIV) The fact that the Lord was with Joseph is mentioned several times in the thirty-ninth chapter of Genesis, which more often than not, manifested itself through Joseph’s successful life. Every time the phrase, “the Lord was with Joseph” appears, it’s usually followed byContinue reading "The Source of Our Prosperity"

After Abram and Lot had gone their separate ways, the LORD said to Abram: Look around to the north, south, east, and west. I will give you and your family all the land you can see. It will be theirs forever! I will give you more descendants than there are specks of dust on theContinue reading "Last but Not Least"

You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. (Genesis 50:20 NLT) Here's what I’ve discovered along with Joseph and many others: God may allow us to experience pain, but He doesn’t allow it to be wasted.Continue reading "Our Pain is Never Wasted"

No one in my master’s house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn’t given me is you, and that’s because you are his wife. I won’t sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this.” (Genesis 39:9 CEV) When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, he was taken toContinue reading "Know Your Limits"

Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your descendants.” And Abram built an altar there and dedicated it to the Lord, who had appeared to him. After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to theContinue reading "Worship Constantly"

Then the LORD said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?” (Genesis 18:17 NIV) I love the story in Genesis 18:16-33. After a visit with Abraham, the Lord chose to reveal His plans to Abraham concerning Sodom and Gomorrah, which demonstrates the great friendship that the Lord and Abraham shared. JesusContinue reading "Learning the Secrets of God"