Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Genesis)
我夜间的歌曲《创世记》
Text: Genesis 23: 12-13
MEDITATION
Genesis 23:12-13
12 Then Abraham bowed himself down before the people of the land;
13 and he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “If you will give it, please hear me. I will give you money for the field; take it from me and I will bury my dead there.”
MEANINGFUL APPLICATION TO LIFE
1. Humility and Discernment
a. Abraham bowed himself on hearing Chieftain Ephron’s offer of the field and cave. This was humility indeed!
b. Discernment was also in place. Abraham did not accept the offer Ephron made.
2. His response to Ephron
a. This was a public response.
b. He spoke to Ephron in the hearing of all the people gathered at the city gates.
3. He acknowledged Ephron’s gift
a. This was to express appreciation.
b. But he was just as noble as Ephron was, if not more so.
4. He offered to buy the land
a. This would be the right thing to do.
b. He was the husband of Sarah.
c. This was the least he must do as the widower.
d. He must purchase the burial land.
i. This has to be carefully uttered.
ii. It would not do to sound offensive to Ephron.
iii. He must be seen as an upright person who honours the memory of his wife.
经文:创世纪 23:12-13
沉思
《创世纪 23:12-13》
12 亚伯拉罕就在那地的人民面前下拜,13 在他们面前对以弗仑说:“你若应允,请听我的话,我要把田价给你,求你收下,我就在那里埋葬我的死人。”