God is With You

 Scripture:

“At that time Abimelek and Phicol the commander of his forces said to Abraham, “God is with you in everything you do.” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭21‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Abraham was so blessed by God that those who were opposed to him recognized that God was with him in everything he did. They didn’t want to mess up their relationships with him because they realized that God was with him and they didn’t want to mess with God. 

Application:

I read passages like this concerning people in the Old Testament especially and long to see God walk so strongly with me that even those who don’t like me would recognize that God is with me. I want there to be a lot of evidence to those around me that God is with me and that I am with Him. The above verse also says God was with him in everything he did. I want to live in the blessing and favor of God and The only way to live there is through obedience to whatever He speaks. 

Prayer:

Father, Let Your hand be strong on my life. I know You are always with me, but I want the world to know that. Help me to live a life of obedience to Your word. I realize Abraham received this statement after he had left everything and followed wherever You would lead. Help me to be a true follower of Yours and say yes, no matter what the cost. I long for Your presence.

Yours, 

Jeff