Genesis 48:1-49:33; Matthew 15:29-16:12; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 4:20-27
How are you preparing to leave a legacy on earth? It’s never too soon to answer this question. When we read the Bible, we are reading about real people who lived real lives of faith. Jacob was Abraham’s grandson. Can you imagine what it was like to have Abraham as your granddaddy?
Today, I want you to take a long view of history. Look beyond you to those who will come after you. Jacob took the time to bless his children and grandchildren. He was following in the long line of fathers who did this. What you do today and how you live your life today will affect those who come after you. You may not have had a blessing passed on to you but you should not allow that to stop you.
Speak life to future generations even if their current behaviors are not in line with what they have been taught. Your words of blessing over their lives will hunt them down! There is no place that any of your children or grandchildren go that your prayers cannot find them!
The bloodline that Jacob blessed is still around today! Take some time today to think about the legacy you will leave and what will be passed on to the next generations. Then spend the rest of your life living it out! Even after you are gone, your legacy will keep on going through those who come behind you.
Tomorrow’s Reading: Genesis 50:1 – Exodus 2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6