It’s easy in election seasons to get stressed or discouraged. But God’s Word reminds us that no matter who’s elected or who thinks they’re in charge–God is really the one who’s really in charge. Psalm 47:1-9 gives us reasons for rejoicing that God is King over all. If you could use some encouragement when looking at political landscapes, this passage can help.

We’ve all felt the sting of someone making a promise to us and breaking it. Fortunately God never does that, even in spite of us. Through an episode in Abraham’s life, Genesis 20:1-18 teaches us about God’s faithfulness to fulfill his promises, even in spite of us. If we want to be encouraged about how God is faithful to fulfill his promises in our lives as believers in Jesus, then we’ll want to pay attention to this passage.

There are great dangers that come from worldliness, even for believers. In Genesis 19:1-38, Lot, the nephew of Abraham, shows by his poor example the cost of worldliness. If we want to avoid paying the cost of worldliness, then we’re going to want to learn from his mistakes, so we don’t make them ourselves.

Most people struggle as to whether their prayers are making a difference. The ineffectiveness of their prayers may be the result of not praying properly. In Genesis 18:16-33, Abraham shows us the proper way to pray. If we want our prayers to please God and make a difference, this passage can help us.

There’s a proper way to serve people in life and there’s an improper way to serve people in life. The same is true when it comes to serving God. In Genesis 18:1-15, Abraham and Sarah show us the proper way to serve God. If we’re believers who want to serve God the proper way, this chapter will help us do that.