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. We should always try to put ourselves in the shoes of the other, or as Jesus will later teach, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
Prayer: Though life may have changed, O God, may I never lose sight of where I have been. Amen.
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