Genesis 23

Sunday, February 04, 2007, 8:49:28 AM

Genesis 23:4-56“I am an alien and a stranger among you. Sell me some property for a burial sit her so I can bury my dead. The Hittites replies to Abraham, Sir, listen to us. You are a mighty prince among us. Bury your dead in the choices of our tombs. None of us will refuse you his tomb for burying your dead.” Genesis 23 captures the death of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. She lived to be 127 years old. The text says that Abraham mourned and wept for her then sought out a site to bury her. Abraham has found favor with the Hittites because they offer to give him any burial site that would be fitting for her. Reading this verse has reminded me to seek favor with those that I am in contact with. Not for my own gain. Not so that I’ll get the best burial ground or tickets to the latest concert, but so that I will have ground to talk about my faith in Christ. I pray that at City House that I will find favor with the staff and other practicum students. I pray that this favor will lead to relationships with you.