The Good News According to Abram.

After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of
my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir. And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Genesis 15:1-6

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God spoke to Abram and promised that He would be able to watch over Abram and supply his needs. Abram pointed out a problem, that he was childless, and how was this going to be addressed. God showed Abram what He would do – He would give Abram as many children as the stars in the heavens. Abram did not know how God would do such a thing especially since He did not have any children. None the less Abram believed what God said and God counted this as recovery.

Prayer for Today: God help us to trust that when You tell us about what You are going to do in our lives, help us to trust You because You are You. Help us to believe it simply because You said it. Thank You for Your precious gifts and the ability to change us into Your likeness.