A Spectacle Of Glory #260

Read: Genesis 22:16-18

God promised to bless Abraham—and then He turned right around and told him he would be a blessing to all the nations of the earth. Although few of us today are called to bring God’s favor to people across the globe, everyone can pass along God’s blessing to a neighbor, a friend, or a total stranger. That’s when you know for sure that heaven’s blessing rests on your life—when you pass it along to someone else. It happens when you show a kindness or share a smile instead of complaining or grumbling. It takes place when you offer someone a helping hand or take time to listen and encourage them. Whenever you graciously tell someone what Jesus means to you and deliberately point people toward the God you love and serve, you become God’s blessing to them. It will make their day—and yours.

Lord, it’s easy to receive Your gentle love, Your quiet strength, and Your words of reassurance and comfort. I love to soak it all in. But I’m feeling Your nudge today. You don’t want me to just take in Your blessing, but to be a blessing. And I will, Lord, as You open the doors.