Genesis 18:

Had a full night's sleep last night, so getting up this morning was easy which was nice. A few interesting things from Gen 18.

Gen 18:3-5 He said, "If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant."

Here we see Abraham's generous spirit; not only is he generous when strangers come along, but he goes out of his way to be generous to others. He wants to bless them, and is a great example of how we should be with others. For me, I have lately been challenged about SEEKING opportunities to bless others - I will possibly drag my feet and almost begrudgingly bless someone if God makes it absolutely clear to me that he is calling me to, but wil I jump on any opportunity I can to be good to people like Abraham did here? The answer is I aspire to!

Gen 18:7 Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it.

The key word for me here is 'ran'. Abraham lived a life of excellence, and literally RAN to get the blessing to his guests quicker - what a great example of going the extra mile and living a life of excellence.


Gen 18:11-12 Sarah was past the age of childbearing. So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, "After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?"

Sarah literally laughed at God's promise, but he still granted it. His mercy caused him to overlook Sarah's doubt, which is a great example of how merciful God is.

Genesis 18:16 When the men got up to leave, they looked down toward Sodom, and Abraham walked along with them to see them on their way

When his guests were leaving, Abe went with them. He pursued them, and quite literally went the extra mile. What we then learn is that God spoke to Abraham about the impeding doom coming to Sodom, and Abe pleaded for the people there. This would not have happened if he had not followed, so the message for me is to pursue God and follow him, going the extra mile in our pursuit of him. Don't settle for second best, lazy Christianity, but pursue with passion and energy and it will pay off.