"I Will Bless Thee, And Be Thou A Blessing"

by Jarvis, A. G. | Category: General | Mar 1959

"I will bless thee, ... and be thou a blessing" (Genesis 12.2). These words are an illustration of God's ways in His dealing with men. His blessing is not intended for the exclusive benefit of the recipient, but that the one so blessed may himself become the channel of blessing to others.

If our hearts are illuminated it is that we may become lights. Far too often we overlook this aspect of God's ways, even when most desirous of knowing His blessing. We forget that the object of all blessing is that this may be diffused in ever-widening circles, as with Abram. First himself, then his family, and ultimately to a nation, and the entire world.

Thus we have the immeasurable influence of a God-blessed life. In the language of the New Testament, "Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water " (John 7.38).

"Be thou a blessing."

Jarvis, A. G. | Mar 1959
General