As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, I know what a beautiful woman you are. When the Egyptians see you, they will say, This is his wife. Then they will kill me but will let you live. Say you are my sister, so that I will be treated well for your sake and my life will be spared because of you.
Genesis 12:11-13 NIV
It started well with Abram telling his wife how beautiful she is, but went down hill from there.
Ever made a mistake? Well we're in good company...
Abe was trusting God in the journey, but when he was confronted with the Egyptians he was afraid and cooked up his own scheme.
His integrity and trust went out the window, because he couldn't see how God could make a way... and I can be just like that, trusting at home but not work for example...
Lord, help me to walk in integrity, to follow you in every area of my life, to always trust you no matter what.
Amen.
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