Passage
Genesis 23:1-20 (ESV)
Jeremiah is Brought to Egypt
Jeremiah 43:1-13
Key Verse: 43:6
Abraham, a Foreigner and a Stranger
Date: Jan. 14, 2020
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 23:4
1. Sarah's death (1-6)
Sarah's death marked the end of an era. Abraham's actions at this time reveal his faith. God had promised Abraham the whole land of Canaan, but actually, he did not own even one foot of land. He lived in tents as an alien and stranger in the land of promise. But he believed that God would keep his promise (Heb 11:9).
2.. Abraham rose and bowed to the people (7-20)
Abraham bargained with Ephron the Hittite to buy the cave of Machpelah as a burial site according to the customs of the time. Someday God would give his descendants all the land of Canaan, but he did not try to take advantage of his spiritual privilege to get material benefit. Abraham accepted the present reality and waited patiently on God's time and blessing.
Prayer: Prayer: Lord, help me to live and die as a holy pilgrim and a stranger in this world, trusting in you and your promises.
One Word: A holy pilgrim traveling toward heaven
