DCLM Sincere Milk 14 July 2026 — Abraham Goes To Egypt
DCLM Sincere Milk 14 July 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Abraham Goes To Egypt
Topic: Abraham Goes To Egypt
Bible Reading: Genesis 12:10-20 (KJV)
10And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.
12Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive.
13Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
14And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair.
15The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh’s house.
16And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.
17And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram’s wife.
18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
19Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
20And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
KEY VERSE: “And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.”Genesis 12:10
Message
Bible history clearly shows us that Egypt was an idolatrous place. The leadership and citizens were not friendly. This equally applies to our present time, where some rulers oppress the poor; children and adults. Abraham was a friend God but fear and famine made him to go down to Egypt to look for greener pasture. As a result of the search for a better life, he told a lie. This almost led to adultery and loss of his wife.
As friends of Jesus, while you desire the good things of life; you must beware of the evil things in the world. Avoid bad company. Keep off from people, events or things that will take you to the Egypt of today. Don’t look back from following the path of holiness and the truth of God’s word.
God in His mercy preserved Abraham and Sarah and they inherited their covenant blessings. God does not take delight in your downfall, seek Him while He is near. If you have backslidden or you are lost in sin, confess your sins and call on Jesus to wash you with His blood. He will surely show you mercy.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Dear Lord, help me not to go back to my sinful ways.
FURTHER READING
Genesis 26:1-6
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
