January 1, 2026

Keys to Securing Generational Blessings I

Bible Reading: Genesis 12:7

Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there he built an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him.

Memory `verse: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. Proverbs 13:22 (NKJV)

Message

Generational blessings are blessings that endure for many generations. A look at Abraham’s life reveals a key to securing blessings that even our children’s children will enjoy, obedience to God's commandments. In Genesis 12:4a we read that ‘Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him’ and in verse 7 God promised Abram that his descendants would possess the land. We see another key to securing generational blessings in verse 7, as the Bible says, ‘And there he built an altar to the Lord..’. We therefore understand despite Abram hearing God’s promise, he had to pray until it came to pass. Obedience therefore connects us to God’s promises and prayer guarantees our supernatural breakthrough. As you enter 2026, ask God for the grace to obey His word, no matter how difficult it may seem. Also determine that you will pray until God’s promises come to pass in your life. Another thing we learn from Abram is that age is not a barrier when it comes to walking with God for Genesis 12:4b states that, ‘Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran..’ This tells us that it is our obedience and prayers that secure generational blessings, not our age.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, As I enter 2026, I receive the grace to obey You at all times, in Jesus; name.

Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 1-2, Matthew 1