Messianic Jewish Counseling Devotional for Couples on Parashat Vayera
Parashat Vayera: “And He Appeared” (Bereshit/Genesis 18:1–22:24)
Theme: Covenantal Faith Under Testing; Love that Sacrifices
Scripture Focus:
“Then Ad-nai appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre…” (Bereshit/Genesis 18:1)
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Devotional Thought:
In Vayera, Avraham and Sarah experience divine visitation, covenant confirmation, and the ultimate test, the binding of Isaac (Akedat Yitzchak). For couples, this portion reveals that G-d’s promises often mature through testing. Love in covenant is not proven by comfort but by faithful endurance.
Reflection for Couples:
- How do we respond when G-d’s promises seem delayed?
- In what ways can our faith strengthen each other during hardship?
- How can we welcome G-d’s “visitation”, His presence, into our home?
Counseling Insight:
Marital faith is strengthened when both partners learn to see trials as sacred opportunities for growth. The presence of Ad-nai in the “tent” of our marriage brings renewal and intimacy.
Prayer:
“Ad-nai, appear to us in our daily life. Let our home reflect Your covenant love, tested yet steadfast, as we walk together in faith.”
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Series Note:
These devotionals are part of “Walking Together in Covenant”, a Messianic Jewish Counseling Devotionals for Couples Series from Machaseh Shel Tikvah (Shelter of Hope for Counseling), a member of the Village of Hope & Justice Ministry Family. Each week follows the Torah portions of Bereshit (Genesis) and the following books of Tanakh and Brit Chadashah, designed for couples’ reflection, journaling, and prayer.
