The Gospel Cafe Is Now Open Food For The Soul Gospel Menu: Please Wait Featured Guest: Bible Quiz Complete The Verse Featured Scriptures: Genesis 15:1–17:27/KJV Featured Artist: Ernest Watson ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ [Genesis 15:1/KJV] 1.) After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, ______, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. A. Have faith B. Fear not [Genesis 15:4/KJV] 2.) And, behold, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine _________ shall be thine heir. A. own servant B. own bowels [Genesis 15:5/KJV] 3.) And he brought him forth abroad, and said, _______________________, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. A. Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars B. Look now toward earth, and tell the clouds +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Why Wait When I Can Do This!!!!!!!! Right turns on red, your keyboard’s escape key, and speeding tickets all testify to our hatred for waiting. More often than not, when we hear “Please wait,” we want to say, “No, thank you.” We are often asked to wait, and are often not good at complying. It’s small wonder, then, that Abram and Sarai stopped waiting for God. We see their faith weaken and fail when Sarai and Abram agree to bring Hagar into the process of starting a family. As a result, Ishmael is born. Despite Abram and Sarai’s impulsive decision, God reaffirms his promise and establishes the covenant of circumcision—a permanent sign of his relationship with Abram’s descendants. As you read, watch for other lessons on patience; trusting God to do what he promises; and not taking matters into your own hands. I Know Just What I Going To Do!!!!!!!!! Abram and Sarai had trouble believing God’s promise and began thinking up creative ways to manipulate events and have a child (Genesis 16:1-3). A married woman who could not have children was shamed by her peers and was often required to give a female servant to her husband in order to produce an heir. The children born to the servant woman were considered the children of the wife. When Sarai gave Hagar to Abram, they were acting in line with the custom of the day, but this action revealed their lack of faith that God would fulfill his promise. Consequently, a series of problems arose. This invariably happens when we take over for God and try to fulfill his promises through efforts that are not in line with his specific directions. In this case, time provided the greatest test of Abram and Sarai’s faith and their willingness to let God work in their lives. Sometimes, we, too, must simply wait. When we ask God for something and have to wait, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands and interfere with God’s plans. Do your continual prayers seem to go unanswered? Do you feel yourself getting impatient with God as you wait for him to fulfill his promise and meet your need? Consider what God might be teaching you in the process. Obey God, and trust him for the outcome. I hope you enjoyed this daily Gospel Meal at the Gospel Cafe and Featured Artists masterpiece, Food For The Soul. You are always welcome here at the Gospel Cafe and please Feel Free to leave your Tips in the Comment/Suggestion window below about the meal. I am open for suggestion to broaden the menu and improve the quality Favor of the Gospel Meal itself.... May God continuously bless your days and nights. Come back again, we love to see you here..........
Posted on: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:07:32 +0000
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