Has anyone confronted you with something you have unknowingly done wrong? God confronts Abimelech about a sin he is committing, "You are a dead man, for that woman you took is married." Abraham and Sarah misled him to think Sarah is his sister.
Abimelech pleads with God. God gives Abimelech two choices. One, return Sarah to Abraham, save his life and heal his household. Two, keep Sarah causing himself and his entire household to die. This is what I call a "no brainer." What choice would you make?
Abimelech confronts Abraham demanding he explain himself. Abraham's response, "Well…I figured this to be a godless place, I thought, they will want my wife and will kill me to get her. Besides, she is my sister…." Abraham had a poor excuse for his behavior. The lie was a sinful deception. Abraham went off on his own without trusting God to protect him and his family.
Abimelech and his household are frightened by the sin and its consequences. To settle the issue, Abimelech pays Abraham in livestock and servants. He also offers him a place to live. His generosity is a powerful contrast to Abraham's worries and deception.
Abraham turns back to God. He prays and God heals Abimelech and his household. I imagine a powerful conversation took place between God and Abraham!
How awesome God can be when we put our trust in Him. Isn't it great that even with our imperfections, our lack of faith, and our determined self-reliance, God protects us and accomplishes his purposes?
Abimelech pleads with God. God gives Abimelech two choices. One, return Sarah to Abraham, save his life and heal his household. Two, keep Sarah causing himself and his entire household to die. This is what I call a "no brainer." What choice would you make?
Abimelech confronts Abraham demanding he explain himself. Abraham's response, "Well…I figured this to be a godless place, I thought, they will want my wife and will kill me to get her. Besides, she is my sister…." Abraham had a poor excuse for his behavior. The lie was a sinful deception. Abraham went off on his own without trusting God to protect him and his family.
Abimelech and his household are frightened by the sin and its consequences. To settle the issue, Abimelech pays Abraham in livestock and servants. He also offers him a place to live. His generosity is a powerful contrast to Abraham's worries and deception.
Abraham turns back to God. He prays and God heals Abimelech and his household. I imagine a powerful conversation took place between God and Abraham!
How awesome God can be when we put our trust in Him. Isn't it great that even with our imperfections, our lack of faith, and our determined self-reliance, God protects us and accomplishes his purposes?
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