Genesis 26

Genesis 26 shows the power of legacy.  Abraham has died and Isaac is living in the land of the Philistines.  He is getting things going and God gives him this: “Because Abraham obeyed my summons and kept my charge–my commands, my guidelines, my teachings”.  How about that for a truth?  Isaac is being blessed because of his dad.  Abraham’s obedience carried on to the next generation in real terms.  God later says this: “I’ll bless you and make your children flourish because of Abraham my servant”.  That is the power of legacy.  Isaac does very well – he and his family really flourish and accumulate wealth – so much they are asked to move on and when they do God just blesses them all over again.  There is much power in living God’s way – not only for us at the time, but as we pass that on to the generations that follow.  Legacy is so important – are you leaving what you want for those who will follow in your footsteps?