MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Friday May 15, 2020
Topic: The Evil of Aiding and Abetting
Text: Genesis 27:18 – 29
Rebecca
knew that the blessing God wanted to give through Isaac was intended for Jacob,
and expected he would have it. But she acted wrongly against Isaac by putting a
cheat on him; she also wronged Jacob by leading him into wickedness of defrauding
his brother. By her action she placed a stumbling-block in Esau's way, and gave
him a cause to hate Jacob. The long term
consequence of that action is the strife of Islam against Christianity.
The
aiding and abetting of Rebecca is one of those crooked measures often adopted
to further the Divine promises; as if the end would justify, or excuse wrong
means. Thus many have acted wrong, under the idea of being useful in promoting
the cause of Christ. No one can be wiser than God.
If
Rebecca had not lead Jacob to supplant his brother, wouldn’t God have fulfilled
his promises concerning Jacob? This is one area Christians make mistake too
often. We try in so many ways to aid and abet ourselves and others in accessing
favour from God and men. There is no how we can help God to be God. In all His
wisdom, He is able to bring His decrees to fruition without our aid.
By
aiding and abetting, most of us have encouraged or involved in all manner of
crimes. If you have ever aided and abetted or you are planning one now, repent
before the anger of God will descend on you. It is a sin to aid and abet in order
to access God’s promise.
Food for Thought: Are there ways you aid and abet yourself or someone else to do
evil or gain favour?
Memory verse: Genesis 27:7
Prayer:
Forgive me O Lord in any way I have helped someone in aiding and abetting, and
help me not to indulge in it any longer.
