Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Scripture

“I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2

Reflections

The Maserati MC12 is an Italian sportscar that would catch most anyone's attention.  They cost a minimum of $770,000 apiece.  Now, imagine being passed by one on the road and seeing a bumper sticker on it that says, “Blessed”.

To many, that’s their understanding of being blessed—to have a lot of wealth.  They indulge themselves in an extravagant lifestyle, ignoring the needs of others, driving past them in their luxurious cars.  They may even try to be admired as godly, publicly thanking God for their blessings as they attempt to justify their life choices.  This is not the understanding of blessing we find within the scriptures.

Abraham was indeed blessed with incredible wealth.  He was “very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.” (Gen. 13:2)  But his wealth was not just for himself.  It was entrusted to him for a reason; “so that you will be a blessing.”

Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are blessed.  If not with material things, we are blessed with the gift of this day, friends, family, health, daily food, a good reputation, etc.  Every good thing we have comes by the hand of our generous and giving Lord God.  These things have been placed within our lives for a reason—to be a blessing to others.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for being a good and generous God.  Open my eyes to see the ways in which I can be a blessing to others this day.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a