Scripture to Read: Genesis 15:1-6
We will try to unpack three chapters of Genesis this week, so we have a lot to cover. The opening of Genesis 15 is God’s response to Abram’s denial in Genesis 14 to take the goods from the king of Sodom as a reward. As a result of Abram’s obedience to God, the Lord tells Abram in Genesis 15:1, “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” So, Abram asks the Lord in Genesis 15:2, “O Lord God, what will You give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” Abram asked God how He would fulfill His promise to him when he still had no children of his own. The beautiful thing about God is that he NEVER minds when we ask Him questions. God, in His abundant grace, answers Abram and gives Abram His plan in Genesis 15:4-5, “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” God says to Abram that he will have his own son, and then God tells Abram that his offspring will outnumber the stars. Abram’s response is in Genesis 15:6, And he believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness. Abram trusted God and His promise completely, which is what we must do daily.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you today about Abram’s question and also about Abram’s response to God’s promise?
How are you putting your faith (trusting in God & His Word, clinging to God & His Word, and relying on God & His Word) into action each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!