FEBRUARY 16-22: COVENANT TO BLESS ALL
Come Follow Me “To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness” Genesis 12-17; Abraham 1-2
Above is a picture in our home that represents ‘Abraham’s Fountain’. From a single well flow three great religious nations: Islam, Jew, and Christian. Yet that is not the limits of the covenant God made with our father Abraham.
Genesis 12:3 “…and ALL peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” That means 100% of us, regardless of our religion or genetic lineage. The covenant made with Abraham is the same covenant that was made to all before we came to earth. It is the same that is also called ‘The New and Everlasting Covenant’.
Abraham was given ‘Covenant’ promises of Prosperity and Posterity, to be father of many people and many lands. How ironic, then, that for most of his mortal life he wandered from place to place with no permanent home, and only in his old age was at last able to have two sons born to him. Could he have understood then the parameters of what that covenant promise really meant? Do we?
‘On this altar, on this road, ... The weight I carry is not my own... How can I walk in my new name? Father of many the promise you gave.’
Abraham - Josh Baldwin
It’s been a few thousand years since Abraham’s time on earth, and it’s taken a few thousand years to see these promises being fulfilled. Exciting thing is that we are not only part of the fulfilling as Abraham’s seed, but also as heirs to that same covenant. It is upon us today to answer the call to bless the whole earth!
‘We are the seed of the promise, alive in the promise today.’
Abraham’s Seed - WorshipBlend
It is amazing how the corners of the earth are now in such easy reach of each other. I chat with friends in Tennessee or Bangkok as easily as I talk to friends across the street. I can travel to be in their homes in a matter of hours, [‘tho long hours in a cramped airplane seat]. I have to believe that there is divine love and power behind our technological advances, allowing us to come together, to see and connect our brotherhood around the globe. This is what we are born for today.
‘I trust the plan of the God who loves me.’
Promises - I AM THEY
For thousands of years we have been scattering, spreading throughout the earth. Today is the time that has been prophesied from the beginning, when all nations will be gathered again. We are the gatherers.
The Blessing of All Nations - Short Song Sessions
So this is my little offering, reaching sisters and brothers around the globe! Let us make a joyful noise! We are family!