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I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and will give to your offspring all these lands. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because Abraham obeyed my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws." Genesis 26:4-5 ESV
Abraham and his family made a number of difficult moves at a time of extreme danger and uncertainty—with threats of famine and attack by nearby rulers and kings looming each year. After leaving his family of origin far behind, Abraham chose to depend fully on the Lord, keep His commands, and seek His direction throughout his life. He had an opportunity to more fully experience God’s presence and blessing because of his choices. Yet Abraham wasn’t the only one who benefited. Generations to come enjoyed his blessings as well.
There are many reasons for you to obey the Lord today and to seek Him for your own benefit and blessing. Of course, those benefits and blessings are not a guarantee. You can just as easily choose to go your own way and try to achieve your desired outcomes on your own. But the truth is faith and obedience really do matter—day in, day out. The result will come down to whether you live by faith or only by what you see.
Prayer: Jesus, help me to live by faith so that everyone around me can enjoy Your blessings.
Abraham and his family made a number of difficult moves at a time of extreme danger and uncertainty—with threats of famine and attack by nearby rulers and kings looming each year. After leaving his family of origin far behind, Abraham chose to depend fully on the Lord, keep His commands, and seek His direction throughout his life. He had an opportunity to more fully experience God’s presence and blessing because of his choices. Yet Abraham wasn’t the only one who benefited. Generations to come enjoyed his blessings as well.
There are many reasons for you to obey the Lord today and to seek Him for your own benefit and blessing. Of course, those benefits and blessings are not a guarantee. You can just as easily choose to go your own way and try to achieve your desired outcomes on your own. But the truth is faith and obedience really do matter—day in, day out. The result will come down to whether you live by faith or only by what you see.
Prayer: Jesus, help me to live by faith so that everyone around me can enjoy Your blessings.
