Today's Daily Lesson comes from Genesis chapter 12 verses 1 through 3:
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 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.”
On the election stump, President-elect Trump promised to "Make America Great Again". Today's Daily Lesson reminds us of what being a great nation means in the eyes of God.
To be a great nation is to be a nation which blesses the whole earth. A great nation is blessed to be a blessing. That is the reason the nation is called great by God -- "great, SO THAT YOU WILL BE A BLESSING". This is the reason God brings a nation to greatness.
Soon President-elect Trump will be President Trump. This week a new Congress convenes. These leaders are all intent on making America great again, however they might see greatness. Let us pledge to pray they might see greatness as God sees greatness.
The opening words of the Constitution speak of "the blessings of Liberty". Enumerated in our founding documents, these blessings include, "the pursuit of happiness", "domestic tranquility", "the general welfare", and "justice for all".
These are the blessings we've been given to preserve and enjoy. These are the virtues which make our nation great.
May we be great so that we will be a blessing to others.
May we be blessed to be a blessing for all.
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