Passage
Genesis 15:1-21 (ESV)
King of Kings and Lord of Lords
Revelation 19:11-21
Key Verse: 19:16
Count the Stars if You Can!
Date: Dec. 7, 2019
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 15:5
And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”
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!
