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“Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him.”              Genesis 21:3,4 NIV

 

Abraham’s joy can just be imagined. Remember when the Lord first told Abraham that the time had finally come, the son was now to be born, Abraham fell on his face in worship (Genesis 17:17). He was so full of joy that he burst forth in laughter, a laughter of faith. The Lord was so pleased with this experience of worship and joy that He instructed Abraham to memorialize the event forever in the name of the child. The name Isaac means “he laughs,” “he joys.” The long wait for a son was over. Abraham’s joy must have broken loose in a praise and worship of the Lord beyond expression. It is not Abraham’s joy that is stressed in these verses. It’s Abraham’s obedience to the Lord. This is very significant, for the Lord would not have fulfilled His promise to Abraham if Abraham had not been an obedient follower of the Lord. Abraham obeyed the Lord all throughout his life, not perfectly, but consistently and diligently. Therefore, the Lord was able to fulfil His promises in the life of Abraham. Abraham circumcised Isaac when he was eight days old. This, too, was in obedience to the Lord. The Lord had instituted the ritual of circumcision with Abraham some years before (Genesis 17:10-14). Abraham recognized his dependence upon the Lord. The Lord and the Lord alone had given him a son. Obedience enables us to receive the promises of the Lord. This does not mean that we must be perfect but believe the Lord and diligently seek to follow Him.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, may we diligently seek to follow You, even in our failings.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, our obedience to You enables us to receive Your promises. This does not mean that we will be perfect in the journey, but we choose to believe You and diligently seek to follow You. AMEN

 

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