Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 18: 1-5
MEDITATION
Genesis 18:1-5
1 Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day.
2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground,
3 and said, “My Lord, if I have now found favour in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant.
4 Please let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.
5 And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your servant.”
They said, “Do as you have said.”
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. Another special manifestation by the LORD
a. A special angelic team was sent to see Abraham.
b. Would Abraham be able to respond appropriately?
2. Great hospitality shown by Abraham
a. Abraham’s character was well-displayed.
b. Features of genuine and gracious hospitality.
i. He was aware that the heat of the day could badly affect travelers.
ii. He greeted the visitors humbly though they were strangers to him.
iii. He offered water to wash their feet and rest under the terebinth tree.
iv. He offered to provide refreshments (“a morsel of bread”).
c. The gracious gesture
i. This could not but be noted and appreciated by the heavenly guests.
ii. They had not made known to Abraham who they actually were.
经文:创世记 18:1-5
沉思
《创世记 18:1-5》
1耶和华在幔利橡树那里,向亚伯拉罕显现出来。那时正热,亚伯拉罕坐在帐篷门口,
2举目观看,见有三个人在对面站着。他一见,就从帐篷门口跑去迎接他们,俯伏在地,
3说:“我主,我若在你眼前蒙恩,求你不要离开仆人往前去。
4容我拿点水来,你们洗洗脚,在树下歇息歇息。5我再拿一点饼来,你们可以加添心力,然後往前去。你们既到仆人这里来,理当如此。他们说:“就照你说的行吧。”