DCLM Sincere Milk 31 May 2023 — Bible Kidz- Isaac
DCLM Sincere Milk 31 May 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Bible Kidz- Isaac
Topic: Bible Kidz- Isaac
Text: Genesis 21:1-8
1And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
2For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
3And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.
4And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.
5And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.
6And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.
7And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.
8And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned.
Key Verse: “And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.” Genesis 21:3
Message
Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, was born to them in their old age. God told Abraham that Sarah would have a son, with whom He would establish an everlasting covenant and with his children after him. Sarah became pregnant and gave birth to a son, whom Abraham named Isaac and circumcised when the baby was eight days old.
When Isaac was a lad, God decided to test Abraham by telling him to take the boy to the land of Moriah and sacrifice him there upon one of the mountain. Abraham did not question God’s order. When they got to the place that God had told him, Abraham built an altar, and prepared Isaac for the sacrifice. The boy did not struggle nor did he argue with his father. One important attribute in the life of Isaac that serves as example to us as children was his unquestioned obedience to the godly training he received from his father. He developed strong faith in the God of Abraham.
In Isaac we learn –
Integrity
Submission
Abiding faith in God
Availability for God’s use
Complete obedience to parental teaching.
You must develop your faith in God through obedience to His word and the godly teachings and influence of your parents. This is the sure way to inherit and enjoy great blessings as Isaac did.
Further Reading: Genesis 22:1-12
Prayer for today: Lord, make me and obedient child like Isaac.
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)
