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ABIMELECH

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But God came to Abimelech in a dream one night and said to him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman.”           Genesis 20:3 NIV

 

The Lord warned king Abimelech of judgment. He was in danger of dying because he was about to commit adultery with Sarah. This is serious in the eyes of the Lord. The world of Abraham’s day was an immoral world. People did their own thing, did what they wanted when they wanted. One wife for one man was a rarity, if it existed at all. But again, we see the Lord’s attitude in dealing with Abimelech, His laws still stood. Abimelech was as good as dead if he touched Sarah. He appealed to the Lord. He claimed that he and his people were innocent and blameless, for he had not gone near Sarah. Moreover, he had no idea that she was Abraham’s wife, for they had both claimed to be brother and sister (verses 4-5). It is interesting to note that Abimelech called God “the Lord” (Adonai). The Hebrew word means Lord of All. Abimelech apparently was God-fearing and recognized that the God of his dream was the Lord of all. This is seen in the fact that Abimelech acknowledged that the Lord had the power over all persons and nations. As well as the question he asked: Was the Lord going to destroy an innocent nation, him and his people (verse 4)? Abimelech also acknowledged that the Lord was just and righteous, He did not punish people unjustly. Abimelech acknowledged that the Lord must know that he had acted in the integrity of his heart, that his conscience was clear and his hands clean in the whole affair.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, as One who knows all things, You are still just and righteous.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Thank You Lord, in a world that does what is right in its own eyes, You are still Lord of all and You are just and righteous in Your dealing with humanity. AMEN

 

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)

Luke 22:24-30

 

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