Genesis 24:1 “And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.”
It would be easy to pass by a verse such as this one with no real thought as to its significance. It represents a wonderful testimony to God’s faithfulness in the life of a man that simply obeyed. Would it not be a tremendous joy to reach the end knowing that God had blessed us?
As Abraham, we will certainly have our moments of chastisement and consequence for sin, yet the blessed moments should far outnumber them. A life of faith, commitment, and obedience to Him, is a life of blessing from Him. We must choose day by day to do His will, understanding that His favor will follow.
While blessing is not to be the motivation for service, it likely will be a result. Let us remember also that an earthly life’s rewards are only the beginning of what God has in store. Glorify Him today and be a person “stricken in age” who can look back with fond remembrance of His abundant blessing.
Genesis 24:1 “And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.”