Genesis 15

Abram is worried because he doesn’t have an heir. God reassures him that one will come from his own body, and that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky. However, Abram wants assurances! Normally, when a covenant is ratified, both parties participate. Here only God passes between the carcasses. He promises to be faithful, even though Abram will occasionally lose his way. That’s why we can trust God!

Lamentations 3:22-23 “It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.” (WEB)

Thought for the day: what does it mean to you that God is your shield, and exceeding great reward?

Psalm 28:7 “The LORD is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”

Psalm 142:5 “I cried to you, LORD. I said, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.’ “