1. Abraham bought Ephron’s field to bury Sarah. This is a principle of our conduct: we should not be attached to earthly things, but what we do for the Lord involves a price. We do not seek political favors or benefits from people. What belongs to the Lord is treated with seriousness; everything is paid for (Genesis 23:6-20; Psalm 118: 8-9; Jeremiah 17:5, 7).
2. If we are “Abrahams” in our day, we can be sure that God will bless us in everything. Even in difficulties, pressures, and many struggles for His kingdom, we can count on the Lord’s blessing. Something that accompanies the man of God—who does not fight for himself and possesses a pure heart detached from personal things—is divine blessing until the end of life (Genesis 24:1; 12:1-3; Acts 20:24).
3. Abraham is an example of faith and obedience to God, which all should follow to be blessed. He believed and surrendered his whole life to God without reservation to fulfill His will, according to His word. Abraham’s relationship with God was based on listening to His word. In this way, he became the father of all who believe (Romans 10:17; Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:3, 11-12).
4. “The account in Genesis 6 mentions that the ark should be constructed of gopherwood, covered inside and out with pitch (v. 14). Gopherwood is a resinous wood, resistant to water. It prefigures Christ crucified, resistant to the attacks of death […] It is because of Christ crucified that we are saved today.” (Genesis 6:14; Acts 2:24) (Daily Food, book 5, week 1, Thursday, page 13).
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