Daily Devotions – Abraham hosts the 1 in 3

Daily Devotions – Abraham hosts the 1 in 3

 

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Genesis 18:1-8  (NIV)
The Three Visitors
18 The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. 3 He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. 4 Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. 5 Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.” “Very well,” they answered, “do as you say.” 6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.” 7 Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. 8 He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared and set these before them. While they ate, he stood near them under a tree.

 

Choose one or two key verses from the Scripture reading in 2 Corinthians today and do at least one of the following for your chosen verse(s).
A –  Ask questions of the text (Who, what, why, where, when)
– Emphasize certain words as you read the text over & over
I  –  In your own words (paraphrase one or more verses)
O  – Other verses in the Bible that say the same or opposite
U  – Use it; apply the truth from the text in your life

 

Father, God, Although you may not make personal visits, by your Spirit You stand at the door and knock. Help me be inclined to open the door and graciously greet You and welcome You into my daily life.allow my heart to be kind and cheerful to strangers. Especially during this season where everyone seems rude, rushed, busy and stressed, let me be patient and obliging. Help me not forget that strangers could actually be angels in disguise or even more, they could be people in desperate need of your loving care. Help me not be another obstacle in their struggles. As a result, let my days be full of generosity and love. Amen.