Walk and Talk with the Lord #6

Genesis 28: 

15 And he blessed Joseph and said,
“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,
    the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,
16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys;
    and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac;
    and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.” 

This is the blessing Jacob, grandson of Abraham, gave to his son and his sons, as he prepared to pass into eternity.  He realized that his father and grandfather had walked and talked with God, which had brought blessing into his own life.  He had been led and provided for by the Great Shepherd.  He had the privilege of witnessing the fact that his son, Joseph, had walked and talked with God, and found his place in God's plan, ending up second in command to Pharaoh, to make a big difference in the survival of his people and many others also. He now hopes and prays that this line of walking and talking with God will continue into the next generation and beyond.  We need to walk and talk with God not just for ourselves - though that is extremely important. We need to walk and talk with God for the sake of those around us - family, friends, and even strangers, who God wants to bless through us.  We cannot do it without Him, our great Shepherd, Redeemer, and LORD.  Walk and talk with Him today; hear His voice; heed what He says.