February 1, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. It feels like this year has just begun, but already one month is over, and we have stepped into February 1st. Let us thank the Lord for safeguarding us throughout the last month, protecting us as the apple of His eye. With hope, faith, and great expectations, we step into this new month.
The Bible says in Genesis 12:2:
“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.”
To possess this promise in your life, place your hand over your chest and declare: “Lord, make me a great nation. Bless me and make my name great, and I will be a blessing.” The Lord has heard your declaration, and according to His promise, He will bless you throughout this month.
In the Bible, God gave this promise to Abraham, who lived closely with Him. If you desire this promise to come true in your life, you too must live closely with God. Abraham is called the father of faith because he trusted God completely and believed that whatever God promised, He would fulfill. Abraham also feared God and obeyed Him wholeheartedly. For instance, when God tested Abraham and said, “Now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your only son from Me,” Abraham obeyed fully. His obedience demonstrated his complete trust in God.
Today, you can make a decision to be an obedient child of God. Say to the Lord: “I will obey You. I will live in reverence for You.”
If you commit to this, God will fulfill His promise for you this month and in the years to come. He will make you a great nation. Abraham started as an ordinary man, but God called him and blessed him. Even when he was in a humble place, God made him a great nation. The same blessing is available for you today. This is God’s word for you now. Since it’s a new month, hold onto this promise, stand in faith, and claim it. God’s desire is to bless you and make you great.
What does it mean to be made a great nation?
God will make you a great person—spiritually, financially, and socially. He will provide for all your needs, whether it’s a good job, a home, or stability in your life. This promise also includes making your name great. If your past actions or mistakes have tarnished your reputation, it is not too late. Turn to God, trust Him, and say: “Lord, I depend on You. I trust You, and I will live for You. I will obey You.” As you do this, God will restore your reputation. He will change your story, and people will see that you are no longer the same person but a transformed individual.
In the very place where you faced shame, God will give you a good name and honor. You will become a blessing to others. Just as God blessed Abraham in all areas of his life and made him wealthy, He will do the same for you. Even if you are struggling with poverty, debt, or difficulties, God’s blessings will find their way into your life. Though some blessings may seem delayed, trust that God will fulfill His promises. Just as He made Abraham’s name great, He will make your name great too.
Prayer
Loving Lord, we thank You for Your promise to make Abraham a great nation. Just as You fulfilled this promise in his life, bless Your children abundantly. Provide for them financially, open doors for new job opportunities, and restore their businesses. For those desiring to go abroad, make a way and remove obstacles. Bless Your children with a good name and honor them in the places where they faced shame. Be with them and guide them in all they do. In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.
