Our scripture this morning is Genesis 12:2-3 (NET).
Then I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and I will make your name great, so that you will exemplify divine blessing. I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name.
God continued to reach out to His people through individuals. In the middle section of Genesis we read of Abraham, who obeyed God by faith. In return God promised him land, descendants, and that through him all people would be blessed (see also Genesis 15 & 17). In academic terms this is known as the Abrahamic Covenant – God’s eternal promise through one who proved faithful. Note however that Abraham and his family were not perfect, they made mistakes and harmed their relationship with God and each other. Through it all God remained faithful to His covenant with His people. From their example of struggle and faith, may we better see ourselves and our connection to God.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we think of ourselves first and You and all our brothers and sisters later. Forgive our selfish thoughts and help prevent them from becoming miserly actions. Bless us to seek Your truth and share Your love. Amen.
