My dear friend, it's a joy for me to greet you this morning. Today, we are meditating on the promise verse in Genesis 17:20, "I will make him into a great nation." This promise was given to Abraham. What is a nation? A nation is a country or all the people in that country. But God didn’t just promise to make Abraham into a nation; He promised to make him into a great nation. When God gave this promise, Abraham didn’t even have descendants. But still, God spoke this powerful promise over his life. What makes a nation great? It would have influence and impact, to bless other nations. It would have possessions and authority over its land. It would walk in righteousness and justice, reflecting God’s character. And most importantly, it would have a vast population, as numerous as the stars in the sky or the dust of the earth.

Looking back on Abraham’s life, we see that God fulfilled every part of this promise. Abraham had great influence and impact; he had many possessions, and he lived a life of righteousness and justice, obeying the commandments of the Lord. He was also blessed with many descendants, just as God said. Why did God bless him so greatly? Because Abraham was obedient and did what was right in God’s eyes. This blessing didn’t stop with him. It passed down to his descendants, generation after generation, to those who trusted in the Lord and obeyed His commandments. 

And now, this same promise is for you. God will bless you, make you a great nation, give you descendants like the stars, influence to bless others, and prosperity to live righteously. Receive this blessing today! God will make you a great nation. 

PRAYER: 
Dear Lord, thank You for Your faithful promises. Just as You made Abraham into a great nation, I believe that You are placing that same blessing upon my life. Even when I do not yet see the full picture, I trust in Your Word. Help me to walk in righteousness and justice, obeying Your commandments and living a life that reflects Your character. Please bless me with influence to impact and bless others, with provision to steward well, and with physical and spiritual descendants who will carry forward Your light. Let my life be a testimony of Your greatness. I receive Your promise today with gratitude and faith. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.