Filled in Order to Be Spilled

“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” – Genesis 12:2 As we unpack what it means to live a life that overflows with abundance, let’s consider God’s intent in giving us more than we need. Yesterday, we learned that it’s our Good Shepherd’s desire to fill our cups until they run over so that His grace and provision spill into every area of our lives. Today, I want to talk about our responsibility as recipients of these overflowing blessings. I love to use the example of Abraham, who was an elderly and childless man living in his dad’s house when the Lord told him that He would make him the father of many nations. Though this nomad saw very little hope for his future, he pressed into his Heavenly Father’s promise, and