Genesis 26:17-25
Call on the Name of the Lord
Isaac was having a difficult time. It seems that everywhere he turned he got into trouble. With each situation, however, he avoided conflict and worked for peace for everyone involved. Finally, when it seemed that everything was peaceful, the Lord appeared, describing Himself as the God of Isaac's father, Abraham. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bless you and will increase the number of your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham" (26:24)
What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord? It means to acknowledge who He is and the power of His very existence to do more than we can ask or think. It means to place our trust in Him and praise Him for all He does. When you call on the Lord's name, you give Him the praise that He deserves by recognizing Him in all of His holiness, authority, and glory. In doing so, you open yourself to the power and blessing He wants to bring into your life.
Praise God every day for all the ways that He is sufficient for every need you have, and like Isaac, declare your faithfulness to Him by calling on His name in prayer.
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Izzy
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