My Epitaph

This the length of Abraham's life: 175 years. He took his last breath and died at a ripe old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people. His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Macphela, near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. After Abraham's death God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lanai-rio. Genesis 25:7-11

What a good life Abraham had, he spent most of it in ordinary activities and occasionally God showed up to liven things up. Yet Abraham showed a godly character.

After Sarah's death Abraham had another wife who bore him six sons yet he sent them all away when he knew his time was coming to and end, away to the east and away from his son Isaac whom he gave everything he had to. Abraham was buried by Isaac and Ishmael. This is the first we hear of the renewed connection. Perhaps after Sarah's death Abraham reached out to Ishmael  again.

The scripture tells us that now Abraham is gone, God would bless Isaac instead. The relationship continues.

Recently Richard Branson posted a comment about epitaphs and asked what we would like ours to be. What would you say? This is important because depending on our goal will be our focus.

Think about it and write to me.