Scripture:
Genesis 15:13-14 "God said to Abram, 'Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, where they will be enslaved and oppressed four hundred years. But I will also judge the nation whom they will serve, and afterward they will come our with many possessions'".
Observation:
God gave a prophetic word to Abraham about his plans for Abraham's descendants. It wasn't good until the very end. He said they would be enslaved by another nation for four hundred years. He didn't sugar-coat it for Abram. He told him it would be bad, but that in the end, his people would come out of that nation with great possessions. He may let us go through some things, but when He delivers, He does it extremely well.
Application:
Sometimes we don't understand why God lets us go through certain things. Sometimes He let's us walk through some very difficult situations. He never promises us that nothing bad will happen, but He does promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us. He does keep good record books and will reward us and judge our enemies in the future. When God does deliver us...He does it extremely well.
Prayer:
Father,. thanks for renewing my faith this morning. Help me to trust that You will deliver me from some of the things I have been walking through and bring me into a place of great blessing. You are faithful. You allow us to go through some tough times, but you always bring your people out. Let my family be blessed beyond measure for the sacrifices made throughout our lives.
Your Son,
Jeff
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