ABRAHAM AND ABIMELEK

 

Genesis 20:1-18 / Keywords 20:7

ABRAHAM AND ABIMELEK

 

1. Now return the man’s wife (1-7)

Now Abraham moved in Gerar. There, people had no fear of God. Abimelek

king of Gerar innocently took Sarah, for Abraham said she was his sister. Now all

things could be messed up especially God’s everlasting covenant with Abraham

and Sarah. No one could solve this situation. But the Lord God himself intervened

the king to return her to Abraham for Abraham was his prophet and she was his

wife. “If not,” God said, “You and all who belong to you would surely die!”

 

2. Abraham prayed for Abimelek (8-18)

Abimelek was angry with Abraham for his lie. However, he honored God and

his servant Abraham. He gave Sarah back with lots of materials. It was to

recompense any of his mistakes. Abraham prayed. God blessed Abimelek again

with many children. Abraham was not perfect. He did not trust in God absolutely.

Yet God was faithful. He kept his covenant to curse those who curse Abraham.

Most of all, God’s covenant with Abraham and Sarah to send the Messiah through

their line could be protected and accomplished.

 

Prayer Lord, you are faithful though we are unfaithful. Thank you for protecting

your servants unconditionally just because of our covenant relationship

with you in the blood of Jesus.

One Word Don’t touch my servant!