Genesis Chapter 15: Abram Promised a Son

At the beginning of this chapter, the scripture says that the LORD came to Abram in a vision.

Genesis 15:2 “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.”

I think that God challenges our rational though because it forces us to rely on HIM.  In this chapter Abram asked what kind of reward God would give him and God told him that he bless Abram with children.  So many in fact that they would be as numerous as the stars in the sky!

Abram was childless and it seemed as though he had given up on having children altogether!  I know this because Abram named an heir already from his house in the scripture.  God showed Abram that he had a different plan in mind.  God went into detail with Abram on what was going to happen with his descendants for generations. God even told Abram that he would live to a good old age before passing away.

As we work through the story of Abram, it is clear to me that Abram is not in control.  Abram may be rich, wealthy, in command of hundreds of servants, soldiers, ect. but he is not in control!  It is so good to trust in God!  In modern times, Abram could have written a few best sellers because of his “accomplishments” right?  The world today would praise Abram for his wealth and think him important, smart, or better than most…  But I think Abram’s best quality was constantly seeking God’s approval and God’s favor in EVERYTHING he did.

Look at his travels, he was building alters and making sacrifices all the time for God!  When God gave him great victories he vowed to not indulge in the spoils so that others would not even THINK that he was wealthy by anyone else’s hand but God!

LORD, forgive us for our sins and disobedience in our lives.  May we cling to your every word and follow you wherever you lead us.  In Jesus name we pray, Amen.