Genesis 20:18
For the Lord had kept all the women in Abimelek’s household from conceiving because of Abraham’s wife Sarah.
Shalom sdr, my devotion today, Thu, Oct. 29, CONCEIVE (Gen. 20:18). Everything good comes from God. It is a gift of God. It is in the plan of God to make it happen or not. Especially, things about marriage and conceiving. God is in charge fully over the family affairs. He unites the couple in marriage. He blesses the couple with blessings and offsprings. If he wants the couple to have children, they would have one or ones. And on the other hand, if he doesn’t want them to have kids. We can see here, all the women in Gerar could not have kids. Mass barrenness. Why does God concern a lot to the family affairs? It is because:
a. Family is the symbol of God.
God is trinity. This uniques unity is symbolized by family. Family, especially husband and wife are not 2, but 1. The 2 has become 1. The unity is unbreakable.
b. Family is the sample of God’s power.
God is in charge in the life of his children. He doesn’t want to break his promise to protect and bless his children.
c. Family is the spirit of God.
Family is not about marriage. It is not about working, eating and so forth. It is also about having children. Having children requires the power of God. It needs God to give the soul to the children. His task is irreplacable. Therefore, family is inseparable from God.
So, let’s glorify God with our marriage. (ASH)
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