OCTOBER 17, Genesis 15:1-5

People make promises but sometimes, they break them. We too fall into that category – we make promises we cannot keep. However we can trust God’s promises because God never fails.

God spoke to Abram in a vision. With comforting words, He said, “Fear not, Abram, I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.” What is a shield for? God promised to keep him safe. God’s great reward is His blessing to him. God’s future blessing will come in the Person of Jesus Christ who will save man from sin (Genesis 12:3; 22:18). Through Abram and his seed, Christ will come. Abram asked, “What will thou give me?” He had a servant, but no son. So how can Jesus come?

God replied that Abram would have his own son. Then God took him out to the open field to look at the stars. Numerous stars, countless stars! Abram __________ in the Lord (Genesis 15:5). God also promised that all the land of Canaan would belong to Abram and his children and his children’s children.

At that moment, Abram thought it was almost impossible for him to have a son. But as we would read in tomorrow’s passage, God would bless him with children, and very many future generations. And from Abram, eventually Jesus would be born of Mary.

Dear child, remember that whatever God promises, He will bring to pass. And remember that God not only promises wonderful things, He also promises to punish those who do not put their faith and trust in Him!

Have you believed in Jesus? Have you really repented of your sins and know that on your own, there is no way you can enter heaven? Have you also understood that to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior is not just to say it with your lips, but to live a changed life, a life so different from your past?

Thought: God’s promises never fail!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for salvation in Jesus. You will forever keep Your promises because You never fail. It is so wonderful to know I can trust in You, and I praise and thank You in Jesus’ name, Amen.