COUNT THE STARS IF YOU CAN!

 

Genesis 15:1-21 / Keywords 15:5

COUNT THE STARS IF YOU CAN!

 

1. I am your great reward (1-6)

The battle was won. But Abram was afraid of the 4 kings’ retaliation. God knew

his fear and his sense of loss. He appeared in a vision and strengthened him:

“Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Abram raised

his life-long concern: “Since you have given me no son, Eleazer, a servant, would

be my heir!” God refused Abram’s idea: “No, not this man, but a man from your

own body will be your heir.” God further took him outside and showed the stars

in the sky to count. God said, “So shall your offspring be!” Abram took God’s

unbelievable promise and believed in God absolutely. God credited his faith as his

righteousness. Thus he became the father of faith and of all believers.

 

2. To your descendants, I give this land. (7-21)

God further confirmed his promise for the land. But Abram was not sure about it.

So God performed a serious covenant ceremony, as a life and death matter. God

revealed that he would make his descendants be innumerous in Egypt. God will

allow them Exodus. They will possess the Promised Land as well as all nations of

the world, which Abram could name at that time.

 

Prayer Lord, you are the very great reward. Help me to enjoy you forever.

One Word So shall your offspring be!