BEFORE I SPEAK
Today's reading:  Genesis 20-23

"And Abraham said, Because I thought, surely the fear of God is not in this place..."  Genesis 20:11 NKJV

Abraham, great father Abraham.

A pillar of Christianity.

A vessel God used mightily.

A believer in Yahweh.

This great man was found in a spot where his opinion led him down a wrong path.  He took over where God did not need him.  He placed himself in a position where his integrity was in doubt.  He thought he might 'handle' this situation between Sarai and King Abimelech on his own. 

I do that.

I jump before I investigate.  I speak before I think out what needs saying.  I make assumptions based on hearsay and not on fact.  I shake my fist when I should have bowed my head.  I spout opinion rather than Scripture.

God was able to use Abraham despite this sin, I pray He will still use me!