Keep the Door Open

Tuesday. Gen. 15: 4-6; 22: 15-19.

God could give to Abraham, because he had made such a wide opening into his life. God can give only into an open hand. This hand was opened wide. This door swung clear back. God had a free swing, and he used it. He could, and he did. He always does. Let this be our rule: “Give all he asks; then take all he gives.’’ And the cup will be spilling joyously over at the brim.

Open in the reader The Bent-Knee Time

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