Genesis 15
Today's Scripture

In this passage God makes his covenant with Abram--even though he is childless at this point, God tells him his descendants will be as numerous as the stars. Abram believes the Lord, and it is credited to him as righteousness.

Though Abram is not given a child right away, he is faithful and believing in God's promises. God also tells him that he (the Lord) is his (Abram's) shield and his very great reward.

God's promises to us are still true. We may not see the fulfillment of them immediately or may not always feel God is close to us, but he is always there--that is one of his promises. He holds his own in the palm of his hand and leads and guides us. We may stray off the path, but God is always there to help us back when we come to him in repentance.

We always receive a reward when we read his work and relate to God daily through prayer. Abram found that life with God would be a wonderful, though difficult adventure. It is the same for us!
- posted by Suzi @ 7:26 AM