26/02/2026
*LENT PERIOD*
*Day 9/40*
Genesis 12:3 NIV
_[3] I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”_
This verse contains a pivotal promise made by God to Abraham, marking the beginning of plan that would eventually encompass the whole world.
The covenant was not just about God favouring one man or one family, it was about establishing a channel through which God's goodness could reach every corner of the globe. God's commitment to protect and prosper Abraham was directly linked to a much larger purpose: the blessing of all the people on earth.
The statement "I will bless those who bless you" shows God's active involvement in the lives of His people. It reveals a God who is protective and fiercely loyal to those He has called. However the most significant part of this verse is the final promise: all the people on earth will be blessed through you. This was a prophetic look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham who would offer ultimate blessing of salvation and reconciliation to every nation.
We are blessed to be a blessing. God's favour in our lives is rarely meant to stop with us. Like Abraham we are called to be channels of blessings whether through our resources or words or our actions. We are invited to participate in God's global mission of spreading grace. When we understand that we are part of this long line of promised blessings, it gives our daily interactions a sense of divine purpose.
*PRAYER 🤲🙏*
Heavenly father
I thank you for the incredible promise of the covenant you made with Abraham which extends to me today through Jesus Christ. Thank you for your protection and favour. Help me to remember that I am blessed so that I may be a blessing to others. Open my eyes to the needs of the people around me and give me a generous heart to share your love and kindness. May my life be a channel for your goodness to reach the world.
In Jesus Name, Amen