Prayer for Family Line (Jan 6)
Genesis 15-17 describes the
Abrahamic covenant as it was
given, confirmed and symbolized.
God’s promises to Abraham are
given in great detail, confirmed
with a unilateral treaty, repeated
and established by the sign of
circumcision. But as the years pass
with no evidence of fulfilment,
Abraham acts in foolish impatience.
The result is a son, Ishmael, who
will forever cause the heartbreak
of his father, constantly reminding
Abraham of the price of his unbelief.
Lord, grant us Patience to Wait:
The Lord came to Abram in a vision:
I am your exceedingly great reward.
But Abram said: Lord God, what
will U give me, seeing I go childless.
Then He brought him outside & said:
Look and count the stars if you are
able to number them… So shall your
descendants be. And he believed
in the Lord, and He accounted it to
him for righteousness (Gen 15:1-6).
The angel of the Lord told her:
Go back to your mistress and
submit to her… You will give birth
to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, for the Lord has heard
of your misery… (Hagar) gave
this name to the Lord who spoke
to her: You are the God who sees me (El Roi) for she said: I have seen the One who sees me (Gen 16:10-13)
When Abram was 99 years old,
the LORD appeared to him & said
I am God Almighty (El Shaddai);
walk before me faithfully and
be blameless. Then I will make
my covenant between me and you
and will greatly increase your
numbers…You will be the father
of many nations (Gen 17:1-4).
Lord, Abraham had to learn that
God’s delays were not denials.
Twenty-five years ago, he had
received the promise: Fear Not,
Abraham: I am your shield and
your exceeding great reward.
Seeing the discouragement of
Abraham in questioning validity
of the initial promise, You God in
Your grace renewed the promise
and Abraham believed God.
Grant us grace to hold on to
Your promise. In Jesus’ name.
Lord El Roi, when I feel forgotten,
please forgive me for neglecting
to acknowledge You. Forgive me
for grumbling when I don’t see
the One who sees me. Help me
to remember that You are there.
Yes, You are the God who sees
me in whatever situation I’m facing.
Pardon me failing to see God who
sees me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Lord El Shaddai, show us how to
honour You with our faith, just as
Abraham did throughout his life.
Help us to not cause delays in
our destiny but rather to walk
upright in faith. Help us to stay
committed to You, our King and
to Your kingdom agenda. And
we look forward to Your blessing.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.