God is a Blessing-Bestower

We’re still in Genesis 22.  Isaac’s life has just been saved by the Lord.  And Abraham has been saved years of grief over losing his beloved son.

176) The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time on that day.  Because Abraham didn’t withhold his son, God would surely bless him and make his descendants numerous.  They would take possession of the cities of their enemies.  Through his offspring, all nations would be blessed, because Abraham obeyed Him.  (We are blessed when we obey.)

Genesis 23, 24

177) The Lord had blessed Abraham in every way. (bless = to bestow good of any kind upon) (Our God gives good gifts!)

178) Abraham told his chief servant that the Lord would send His angel before the servant so that he could get a wife for Isaac.

179) The servant prayed to the Lord, asking Him to give the servant success, and to show kindness to Abraham. (The servant knew who to ask for help!)

180) God chose Rebekah for Isaac. (Perhaps He chooses all our mates!)

181) The Lord made the servant’s journey successful. (Would it have been a success if the servant hadn’t prayed for God’s help?)

182) God did not abandon His kindness and faithfulness to Abraham. (He keeps his promises!)

183) The Lord had led the servant on the journey to the house of Abraham’s relatives.  (It’s comforting to think of God leading US through the journey of life!)