We have previously seen how Abraham, though he trusts God, tries to take matters into his own hands. Here he does so again. With no heir, Abraham is aware that his household will come to an end. By his plan, he fathers a potential heir, Ishmael, with Sarah's maid. Thirteen years later, God comes to Abraham and makes a covenant of circumcision with him. He and his offspring will be circumcised on the eighth day, as a sign of God's covenant to bless all the world through Abraham's offspring. God gives Abraham a new name (he was called Abram before). He also promises quite definitely that the son of promise will be born of Sarah.
Indeed our Lord has blessed all nations through the offspring of Abraham, Jesus the Christ. He has brought countless people from every nation into his covenant of love and care. He not only showers his people with physical riches but with spiritual blessings which he promises to be eternal. This is blessing indeed.
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