I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” (Genesis 12:3 ESV)
Loyalty
Our culture looks down upon showing favor to our loved ones. We are not ‘supposed’ to hire them, give them raises, reward them, or even notice them.
One of the most difficult parts of coaching occurs when family members are on the team. We often end up too harsh, or too generous, as coaches of our children.
But God favors His beloved children. In this verse, God promises to not only treat Abraham and His descendants well, but to reward OTHERS for treating us well!
He is surprisingly loyal to us.
God’s people, whether old-time Israel, or the more modern church, do not have a good reputation regarding our righteousness, holiness, or faithfulness. But God loves us, and is loyal to us.
God’s people, whether old-time Israel, or the more modern church, do not have a good reputation regarding how we treat other groups, nations, or ideas. But God loves us, and is loyal to us.
Not because we have earned that loyalty, or deserve it.
But because God loves His people!