I am finding it such an adventure to start at the beginning of the Bible and travel through times past. Together we embark on this journey at the foundation of time, moving through history, discovering our roots. We are learning about the many firsts of life. We read about the first sin, the first piece of clothing, the first parental experience, the first flood, first covenant; the list goes on and on.
In Genesis 26:1-3 we learn about another first, the first witness protection program. There was a famine in the land... And Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines, in Gerar. Then the LORD appeared to him and said: "Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land of which I shall tell you. Dwell in this land, and I will be with you and bless you…”
Isaac needed to escape the famine, but he also needed to keep his family safe. God told him to go to Gerar and to stay out of Egypt. God was sending Isaac to a safe place, He was going to keep Isaac and his people protected during the famine. God promised Isaac he would keep His promise to Abraham, and that in the end He would give all Abraham's descendants these lands.
I find it truly amazing the God of Isaac wants to do the same for me and my family. He tells me to keep close to Him. His promise of protection is evident by the salvation He provided us when He sent His only Son to die. Can you feel the love?
Read the entire scripture reading for today at Biblegateway and Genesis 26
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