BRAGADAYJAH 34

After Abram was entered into Egypt, his worst fears were realized, as the men of Egypt began to look upon his wife Sarai as a beautiful woman, much to be admired and desired. Her beauty was not missed by the Pharaoh’s Princes, who brought her to the Pharaoh with the intention of making her one of his many wives or concubines. Obviously the Pharaoh himself found her pleasing, and began showering Abram with gifts, sheep and oxen and asses, and camels, as well as servants, males and females. In other words, for Abrams sister’s sake, the Pharaoh set about making Abram wealthy. But God was not about to let Sarai, his servant Abram’s wife, become a part of the Pharaoh’s bedchamber whether as wife or concubine. As a result, the Lord showed his power by smiting the Pharaoh and his house with great plagues, and revealed to the Pharaoh Abram’s treachery while at the same time cautioning him not to mess with his wife. Just how long Abram and Sarai were in Egypt before his subterfuge was discovered is not certain; but surely it was long enough for Abram to be increased substantially before he was asked to leave Egypt. “And the Pharaoh commanded his servants concerning Abram and they sent him away and his wife and all that he had. I believe a good point can be made here, that is, God does not allow our weaknesses and failings to get in the way of his ultimate will and plan for us; and even when we fall short, Hs is still willing to cut us some slack. For if the Lord shall regard our iniquity none of us shall stand. More…