Access Granted: Living from the Blessing of Abraham
Have you ever paused to realize just how radical it is that we have access to the same covenant God made with Abraham?
It’s easy to skim over that in Scripture. But when we take a closer look—especially through the lens of Galatians 3, Romans 11, and Genesis 12—we see a powerful truth emerge:
Through faith in Jesus, we are not only saved—we are grafted in to the ancient blessing promised to Abraham.
A Rebuke… and a Reminder (Galatians 3)
Paul doesn’t hold back when speaking to the Galatians.
“You began by God’s Spirit—do you now want to finish by your own power?” – Galatians 3:3 (GNT)
Oof. That hits.
He’s confronting a community that started their journey of faith in the Spirit but drifted back into striving—trying to finish in the flesh what was birthed in faith.
This is a question I often return to—whether in parenting, marriage, ministry, or daily life:
“Am I doing this in my own power?”
It’s something I explored in God, Show Me More of You (chapter 6 on foundations).
Grafted In, Clothed in Christ (Galatians 3:26–29, Romans 11)
Through Christ, we are baptized into union with Him.
We are clothed with Him.
And we are no longer defined by status, gender, race, or background.
We are one in Christ Jesus.
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, male nor female…” – Galatians 3:28
Romans 11 expands this even further:
We—Gentiles—are wild olive branches grafted into the root of Israel’s story.
We weren’t born into Abraham’s family by blood, but we were brought in by grace.
This means we’re now connected to a covenant thousands of years old.
The blessing of Abraham is ours in Christ.
The Original Blessing (Genesis 12:2–3)
God said to Abram:
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you… and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” – Genesis 12:2–3
This wasn’t just a promise for one man.
It was the launching point of God’s global rescue mission.
God chose to bless Abraham so that all nations would be blessed through him—and that blessing was fulfilled in Jesus.
Now, through Jesus, that promise becomes our inheritance.
Blessing or Cursing: Your Words Matter
Paul writes that Jesus became a curse for us (Galatians 3:13), so that we could be released into blessing.
This isn’t just about personal salvation—it’s about how we now live.
We are people called to bless in Jesus’ name—not only with prayers, but with our words, actions, and attitudes.
Think of the ripple effect of how you speak about:
- Your family
- Your community
- Other cultures and nations
Are we speaking from the blessing of Christ or the bitterness of the flesh?
A Prince Redeemed
A friend in Germany recently told me of the story of Tom the Robber Boy by Ursula Marc—a German tale of a boy who lived like a thief until the king rescued and adopted him.
He discovered his new identity: a prince.
His name was changed.
His inheritance restored.
His story redeemed.
This mirrors our own journey.
Through Christ, we are:
- Redeemed from curses
- Re-named as beloved children
- Re-clothed in righteousness
- Re-positioned to walk in divine blessing
So Now What?
This inheritance we’ve been given—what will we do with it?
Let’s bless.
Let’s speak life.
Let’s live like the covenant is real… because it is.
Reflection Questions:
- Am I walking in the Spirit or slipping back into striving?
- Have I fully received the blessing Jesus paid for?
- Who am I being invited to bless today—with my words, my presence, or my prayers?
- Do I speak about others and other nations from a place of blessing or judgment?
A Prayer to Live from Inheritance
Jesus, thank You for becoming the curse so I could walk in blessing.
Thank You for grafting me into the family of faith.
Help me not to strive, but to rest in the Spirit.
Teach me to bless others as You have so richly blessed me.
May my life be a reflection of Your covenant love.
Amen.
You have full access to the promises of God—not because you earned them, but because Jesus did.
Let’s live like the daughters of the King and His covenant that we are.
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