Devotional Guide for Thursday, May 11

Genesis 17:1-27

Reflect
One of the themes in the Old Testament that I so appreciate is how God initiates the relationship and makes it very clear what being in relationship with Him means. God clearly explains the benefits of being in relationship with Him, but He also clearly says what will happen if we choose not to be in relationship with God. This is not a new theme for God, to be true to His word.

God gave Abram a choice. God said He was establishing/renewing the covenant He had with Abram. All Abram had to do was to be obedient to what God asked of him.

Verse 23, like 12:4, demonstrates Abraham’s prompt obedience.

What challenges me in this passage is the question of how prompt am I in being obedient to God. How quick am I to obey the big things but also the little things? Am I wholeheartedly pursuing the relationship God is offering? Are you?

Pastor Terry

Missionary of the Week – Rasem Moree and Naheda Naser (Navigators)
We have been ministering God with Navigators for 17 years. We basically concentrate on evangelism and discipleship among the Muslims and the lost. Ministry of Bible Study & Discipleship for Arabic Speaking families: we started with two families; this year we have five families. We have a Zoom meeting every week we mainly encourage them to begin a Bible Study. All families are so enthusiastic to go and share the gospel with others. Ministry of Bible Study and Discipleship for Arabic Speaking Youth Visiting Ministry for Muslim Arabic Speaking families: we have 4 Muslims families, visiting them from time to time, sharing stories from the Gospel that talk about the love of God, and we encourage them to read the Gospel.