Day Seven:  Looking at the blessing of Isaac upon Jacob.  Isaac...as heir to the blessing of Abraham was giving a blessing to his son.  (He may have thought it was his eldest son, but nonetheless, Jacob received the blessing).


Genesis 27:27-29  " And he came near, and kissed him and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him and
 said:  'See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed.  therefore, God give thee of the dew of Heaven, and the fatness of the earth and plenty of corn and wine; Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee:  Be lord over thy brethren and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee:  cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.'"


The baton of blessing (from Abraham) was passed on to Jacob and would continue as part of God's plan.  


What God spoke to Abraham were not idle words.  It was a covenant, promises that would continue through the annals of time.


Skipping up to Hebrews 6 where we find we are adopted into the promises given to Abraham.  Abraham had faith in God and it was counted for righteousness.  He was confident that God would keep His promises and he looked forward to the fulfillment even of those he did not live to see.


We now in faith look back to the cross, which is counted for our righteousness, our salvation!  And the promises God gave to Abraham are still true and are ours as we accept Christ who brings us into the covenant by adoption.


Verses 9-19 of Hebrews 6.  "But beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes things that accompany salvation...that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.  For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, 'Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.'  And, so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise,...Thus, God determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise, the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.  This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."


Without getting too complicated...simply put, all the promises God gave to Abraham belong to us.  We are heirs to the promise.  We are part of the promise to him, (Abraham), that all peoples and nations of the earth would be blessed through him.  Because of "Father Abraham's" Faith in the promises of God, and his obedience to God--what was once a chosen race through which a Savior would be born--all tribes, nations and races are part of and included in the family of Abraham--when they accept Jesus Christ.  


It has always been part of God's plan to include "Whosoever Will" --not just a certain people.  Abraham, the willing vessel became a key tool in God's vast plan.  What amazes me, is that you and I are a part of that intricate design.  As you read God's Word and see the promises made to Abraham--remember they are yours.  God's familial theme resonates as we read of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  Through Jesus' supreme sacrifice He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, ......and (add your name here).     


Meet you here tomorrow for more about the familial promises of God!  They are yours!