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Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
In context, God was calling Abram to be a channel through which He would bless all the families of the earth. The word “bless” means to bestow favor or bring blessing. When people bless Abram, they are showing him favor and recognizing the God who called him.
“To curse” means to call down harm upon someone or treat them with hostility. God promises to curse those who curse Abram. This shows us that God will defend His purposes and hold those who oppose them accountable.
The ultimate fulfillment of this verse is Jesus Christ. He is the offspring of Abram through whom the blessing would come to all the families of the earth. God’s plan was to bring salvation to people from every nation through His Son.
This blessing is available to all who put their faith in what Christ did for them on the cross. Through faith in Jesus, you become part of the family of God and receive the eternal blessings He has promised. Align yourself with God’s plan through Abram. Receive His blessing through faith in Christ, and be a blessing to others. ~ Jeff M Newman
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