I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Genesis 12:3
The nation of Israel begins at God’s encounter with Abraham. A descendant of Shem, one of Noah’s three sons, Abraham was a native of Ur and an Amorite. The Hebrew sect was perhaps a subculture of lower socioeconomic status within the Amorites. Through this relationship of obedience and trust, God began to fulfill His plan to bless ALL people.
Abraham’s story is not a perfect one. It involves many things we denounce; human meets real world challenges, and fails. Yet, forgiveness and redemption were, and are, ALWAYS available.
This is not just the story of a nation’s birth, it is the story of Good News. God loves you because He chose to. He is faithful and will never UNchose to love.
Have a Beautiful Blessed Day,
Gretchen