Weekly Devotional - July 7th

But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For they are not all Israel who are descended from Israel; nor are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants, but: “through Isaac your descendants shall be named.” That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are regarded as descendants. For this is the word of promise: “At this time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.” And not only that, but there was also Rebekah, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls, it was said to her, “The older will serve the younger.” Just as it is written: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.”

Romans 9:6-13

“The initial segment of verse six contains a Scripture worth committing to memory, as it

underscores the concept of God's sovereignty. The Word of God is always accompanied by the power wielded by His Spirit, rendering it inherently potent. Neither ourselves nor others are accountable for the impact of God's Word; rather, it is the omnipotent power of God that directs His Word to its intended destination.”