God wants to get PERSONAL with us. Today’s scripture gives us several stories where God
engages with Abraham, Martha, and Mary in much the same way he desires to journey with
each of us. Let’s explore THESE interactions and a story about a deacon’s journey into ministry
and ask ourselves, how is God actively engaging each of US in our lives today?
The first reading says, “The Lord appeared to Abraham as he sat in the entrance of his tent.”
At this point, Abraham is 75 years old, a ripe old age by ancient standards, yet, we are told,
“When he sees three men standing nearby, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet
them.” He encourages them to stay and he and Sarah, his wife, serve their needs. God’s visit
comes with a special gift, the miracle of a son in this couple’s old age. Abraham was chosen by
God, because he is the picture of faith. He is also a witness that we are never too old or too
young to get personal with God and his SPECIFIC will for us.