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Abraham’s Blessing – Being a Blessing

Posted in God's Calling, tagged on November 19, 2010| Leave a Comment »

“Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house … and thou shalt be a blessing … and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. – Genesis 12:1-2

“Abraham’s Blessing” is more than a promise, it’s a calling. Abraham, and we in Christ, are called to be a blessing.

Abraham was a blessing to Lott by rescuing him.1 Similarly, we rescue friends, loved ones, and co-workers, by being open with how Christ rescued us.2

Even more practical than just that, by following Christ’s principles in our business practices we bless our company and community. Following Christ in our actions at home blesses our families with peace. Following Christ with our actions brings blessings upon our descendants. The aged psalmist wrote,

I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” – Psalm 37:25

and in Proverbs we are told,

“the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.” – Proverbs 11:21

As we stand faithful to Christ we become God’s blessing to others – it is our calling.

– fritz

1 – Lot’s capture and rescue is reported in the Bible’s book of Genesis, chapter 12
2 – 1st Peter 3:15 – Always be ready to share your hope

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A Little Slow on the Uptake

Posted in God's Patience, tagged on November 9, 2010| Leave a Comment »

“The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you … Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.” – Genesis 12:1, 4 

The words “had said” gives a little insight about Abram (later called, Abraham). He wasn’t as quick to respond as we like to think. God’s call had come earlier, perhaps much earlier. When Abram finally responded he was 75 years old.

What do we learn from this?

God is patient, and being a bit slow on the uptake doesn’t disqualify from success with God and in life.

It tells us that while breathing it is not too late to say, “Yes”, to God and his call.

Don’t feel condemnation over a late response or missed opportunity say, “Yes”, now. It is not too late to walk with God and receive his blessing.

– fritz

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>He is all we need.

Posted in Faith, God's Plan on October 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

>Handkerchiefs taken from Paul’s body healed the masses1, yet a self described “thorn” was impervious to prayer.

Why? We may not appreciate the answer.

Apparently God has a bigger plan than just us and our wants.

“I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then of walking around high and mighty! At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I did that, and then he told me,

My grace is enough; it’s all you need.
My strength comes into its own in your weakness.

Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ’s strength moving in on my weakness. Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size—abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become.” – 2nd Corinthians 12:6-10 (Message)

-fritz

1 – Acts 19:12
Related Post: The Prosperity Gospel, September 24, 2010

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