Maybe it's the math geek in me. The part of the story (Gen 18) I always noticed was the countdown. 50? 45? 40? 30? 20? 10?
I never noticed in verse 19 what the Lord was pondering about Abraham's status: "For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and justice, that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.”
The Lord loves us. And we teach others about His love and mercy, so they too can hang onto that righteousness He gives. And the Lord needs to make sure we know (verse 17) about His punishment of sin so that we do not waver in trusting His goodness. What we see and experience must never be allowed to override in our hearts the sweet promises He has made.
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