Sarah, the obedient wife - part 2

Lessons from the life of SARAH 👩‍🦰

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Genesis 12: 10 - 20

¹⁰Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to dwell there, for the famine was severe in the land. ¹¹And it came to pass, when he was close to entering Egypt, that he said to Sarai his wife, “Indeed I know that you are a woman of beautiful countenance. ¹²Therefore it will happen, when the Egyptians see you, that they will say, ‘This is his wife’; and they will kill me, but they will let you live. ¹³Please say you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that I may live because of you.”

¹⁴So it was, when Abram came into Egypt, that the Egyptians saw the woman, that she was very beautiful. ¹⁵The princes of Pharaoh also saw her and commended her to Pharaoh. And the woman was taken to Pharaoh’s house. ¹⁶He treated Abram well for her sake. He had sheep, oxen, male donkeys, male and female servants, female donkeys, and camels.

¹⁷But the Lord plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife. ¹⁸And Pharaoh called Abram and said, “What is this you have done to me? Why did you not tell me that she was your wife? ¹⁹Why did you say, ‘She is my sister’? I might have taken her as my wife. Now therefore, here is your wife; take her and go your way.” ²⁰So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.

Here we see Abram asking Sarah to tell others that she is his sister because she was beautiful and he didn't want to be in trouble because of her. This request must have been heartbreaking for Sarah, as her own husband, whom she had trusted, was asking her to do this! Nevertheless, Sarah obediently complied, despite the knowledge that she might be taken to Pharaoh's house.

But we read in the next verses how the Lord protected her. This incident serves as a reminder that in our own lives, there may be situations where our loved ones or dear ones abandon us for their own benefit. However, it is important to always remember that if we place our trust in the Lord and depend on Him, He will protect us. He is the one who will never leave us nor forsake us, and He will deliver us in ways we could never imagine.

Take away:

¶ Be obedient

¶ Don't be discouraged if your friends or dear ones leave you alone. You have God who will never leave you nor forsake you.

¶ Trust in the Lord and depend on Him for your deliverance.

Verse for the day:

📖 Deuteronomy 31:8 📖

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

📖 1 Peter 5:7 📖

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

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Author:sis Shincy Susan