"All of the families of the earth
will be blessed through you."
Genesis 12:3, NLT
God spoke to Abram that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him. Of course, this refers to God's covenant with Abraham fulfilled through Jesus Christ (Galatians 3). From the beginning, God intended the family to be a blessing to all people. The break down of the family unit is a sad reality in our society. Dysfunctional families cannot provide the blessing which God wants for everyone. When a family becomes dysfunctional, it creates problems within persons who may not recover in a lifetime. God has blessings for us through the family.
Family blessings come in covenant relationship with God. That means the family understands the commands and promises of God's covenant word (Ephesians 5:22-6:3). A covenant relationship with God is a faith relationship, providing promised blessings (Jeremiah 31:31-34).
Family blessings come through worship of God together. We have heard the slogan, "The family that prays together stays together." Family worship is the center of God's blessings. This is not only corporate worship with a church, but it includes family worship in the home.
Family blessings are built on God's love. The husband loves the wife with an unselfish love like Christ has for the church (Ephesians 5: 22-33). Children are secure within the love, acceptance and approval of their parents.
Family blessings come through God's grace and mercy. When family members go astray, they are able to experience love through forgiveness and restoration. Prodigals may return to the father's love and the family's support and care.
Family blessings come through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 16:30-31). The influence of faith on children and grandchildren is undeniable (2 Timothy 1:5). God's covenant with Abraham to bless all the families of the earth was confirmed and fulfilled through our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:13-14). The family has a spiritual responsibility to children. The goal of that spiritual nurturing of children is to be a blessing to them.
Never doubt that God wants to bless your family. Pray for each member of your family, asking God for the blessing of Abraham upon your family through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. God blessed Abraham in all things (Genesis 24:1). God loves you and your family and desires to bless you.
will be blessed through you."
Genesis 12:3, NLT
God spoke to Abram that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him. Of course, this refers to God's covenant with Abraham fulfilled through Jesus Christ (Galatians 3). From the beginning, God intended the family to be a blessing to all people. The break down of the family unit is a sad reality in our society. Dysfunctional families cannot provide the blessing which God wants for everyone. When a family becomes dysfunctional, it creates problems within persons who may not recover in a lifetime. God has blessings for us through the family.
Family blessings come in covenant relationship with God. That means the family understands the commands and promises of God's covenant word (Ephesians 5:22-6:3). A covenant relationship with God is a faith relationship, providing promised blessings (Jeremiah 31:31-34).
Family blessings come through worship of God together. We have heard the slogan, "The family that prays together stays together." Family worship is the center of God's blessings. This is not only corporate worship with a church, but it includes family worship in the home.
Family blessings are built on God's love. The husband loves the wife with an unselfish love like Christ has for the church (Ephesians 5: 22-33). Children are secure within the love, acceptance and approval of their parents.
Family blessings come through God's grace and mercy. When family members go astray, they are able to experience love through forgiveness and restoration. Prodigals may return to the father's love and the family's support and care.
Family blessings come through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 16:30-31). The influence of faith on children and grandchildren is undeniable (2 Timothy 1:5). God's covenant with Abraham to bless all the families of the earth was confirmed and fulfilled through our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:13-14). The family has a spiritual responsibility to children. The goal of that spiritual nurturing of children is to be a blessing to them.
Never doubt that God wants to bless your family. Pray for each member of your family, asking God for the blessing of Abraham upon your family through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. God blessed Abraham in all things (Genesis 24:1). God loves you and your family and desires to bless you.
