GENESIS 28: Devotion

Isaac sent Jacob to marry one of Laban's daughters. On the way Jacob dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending.

"The stairway symbolized the genuine and uninterrupted fellowship between God in heaven and His people on earth. And the angelic messengers ascending and descending are a constant reminder of God's watchful care."

(J. Ligon Duncan)

GENESIS 27: Devotion

Rebekah and Jacob tricked Isaac into giving Jacob his blessing. Esau vowed revenge so Rebekah told Jacob to go to her brother Laban. 

"Rebekah acted on that God dishonoring proverb that is not even in the Bible ‘The Lord helps those who help themselves,’ the truth is, the Lord helps those who have come to the end of themselves. If Rebekah really had confidence in the Divine promise she would have followed the path of duty, assured that in due time God would Himself bring His word to pass."

(A.W. Pink)

GENESIS 26: Devotion

In Gerar Isaac lied to Abimelech about Rebekah in the same way Abraham lied about Sarah. He grew so rich that Abimelech sent him away. God reaffirms His covenant with Isaac. Isaac dug wells at Beersheba and Abimelech came back to him with a treaty saying "the LORD has blessed you."

“Gods presence in the lives of believers will be seen by unbelievers as we navigate the ups and downs of life. By your actions and by your words."

(Kent Hughes)

GENESIS 25: Devotion

Abraham died and was buried with Sarah. Isaac and Rebekah had twins: Esau and Jacob. Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal.

“History shows that men prefer illusions to realities, choose time rather than eternity, and the pleasures of sin for a season rather than the joys of God forever. Men will read trash rather than the Word of God, and adhere to a system of priorities that leaves God out of their lives. Men still sell their birthright for a mess of pottage.”

(Donald Barnhouse

GENESIS 24: Devotion

Abraham's servant went to Nahor to find a wife for Isaac. He told his servant that he could expect God’s angel to go before him and lead him to the right young woman. He met Rebekah by the well. She went back with him and married Isaac.

"So often we don’t experience God’s guidance because we get so caught up doing our own thing that we fail to stop and ask God to reveal His will to us. So if you want God’s guidance, stop and ask Him for it, expect Him to give it, and wait long enough to listen to what He might have to say."

(Steve J. Cole)

“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” (Rom. 8:14)

GENESIS 23: Devotion

Sarah died in Kiriath-arba. Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. Abraham asked the Hittites for a burial site. He bought a cave from Ephron and buried Sarah there. 

"To weep for a loved one is to show that we have been close, that the loss is keenly felt, that death is an enemy, and that sin has brought this sad punishment upon the human race.”

(James M. Boice)

GENESIS 22: Devotion

God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. As Abraham obeyed, an angel stopped him. The LORD provided a ram instead and blessed Abraham.

"God blesses the one who obediently surrenders everything to Him. Thankfully, it doesn’t all happen the moment we trust Christ as Savior, or none of us would begin! When we trust Christ, we begin a lifelong process of surrendering to Him"

(Steven J. Cole)