ABRAHAM'S SOJOURN IN EGYPT

(Genesis 12:10-20)

            Our faith sometimes falters.  Although we believe in God and have received His saving grace through faith in Jesus Christ, we have times and even seasons when our faith weakens.  We may begin by doubting God's presence during a trying time.  We may doubt His goodness and even His existence.  But God's indwelling Holy Spirit patiently prompts our hearts, drawing us back to a place of confidence, trust, and hope.  Even Abraham, that great example of outstanding faith, stumbled at times.  Genesis 12:10-20 reveals one of those weaker moments in Abraham's faith journey.  In these verses we read that Abraham neglected God's promise, allowed fear to formulate his decisions, and willingly entered into deception.  We also read that God graciously protected Abraham and Sarah, thereby preserving His promise.  God had promised to make Abraham into a great nation and Abraham's lapse in faith could not prevent God from fulfilling His unconditional covenant.  When we falter, God is still faithful. 

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