Blessings For All Nations

Abraham and Sarah were exemplary in enduring tests and in exercising faith in God's promises. The fulfillment of such promises has a bearing on mankind's eternal prospects, for Jehovah assured Abraham: "By means of your seed all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves due to the fact that you have listened to my voice." - Genesis 22:18.
Of course, Abraham and Sarah were imperfect, even as we are. When God's will became clear to them, however, they promptly complied with it - regardless of the cost. Abraham is thus remembered as "Jehovah's friend" and Sarah as a 'holy woman who was hoping in God.' (James 2:23; 1Peter 3:5) By striving to imitate the faith of Abraham and Sarah, we too can enjoy precious intimacy with God. We can also benefit from the precious promises Jehovah made to Abraham. - Genesis 17:7.