7-11 Abraham lived 175 years. Then he took his final breath. He died happy at a ripe old age, full of years, and was buried with his family. His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite, next to Mamre. It was the field that Abraham had bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried next to his wife Sarah. After Abraham's death, God blessed his son Isaac. Isaac lived at Beer Lahai Roi. (The Message)
As Abraham's life comes to an end we are left with the story of a man who was far from perfect. But when Abraham died we are told he died happy and full of years. It really is the way most of us would like to have our lives described isn't it? But that kind of a life doesn't seem to just happen. Abraham had a lot happen to him over those 175 years, not all of it good. But in the end he died happy.
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- Who do you know that could be describe in the same way as Abraham, "He died happy at a ripe old age?" What were the characteristics of their life?
- How do you think Abraham dealt with the things in his life that allowed him to die happy?
- How would you like to be described when you die?
- What are you doing now that will help you become the person you want to be remembered as?
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