Scripture: Genesis 20:1-2
From there Abraham journeyed toward the region of the Negeb, and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While residing in Gerar as an alien, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, “She is my sister.” And King Abimelech of Gerar sent and took Sarah.
Thought for the Day: It appears that Abraham is not a quick study since he denied that Sarah was his wife just a few chapters earlier. Notice how Abraham comes to this decision out of fear for he was residing as an alien in a foreign country. Throughout scripture, people find themselves in difficult situations or forced to make tough choices for the simple reason that they are living in a foreign land. Because of this history, God will later teach the Israelites that they are to be respectful of the foreigner residing in their midst. Life circumstances may change and we may find ourselves living on the other side. The hope is that we will always remember our history as a faith and show compassion to those who find themselves as foreigners.
Prayer: Though life may of changed, O God, may I never lose sight of where I have been. Amen.
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