Trusting God (Genesis 15)

"Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness." - Gen 15:6

This passage is another time in which God makes a promise to Abram. In this passage the word 'covenant' is used for the first time. This was not just a promise; this was a commitment (or covenant).

This time God promises Abram descents. Sarai is barren, so Abram doesn't see how this can happen. Under the rules of that day, his servant Eliezer of Damascus would receive his inheritance (v. 2). But God makes it clear that it's Abram's descendants, not others that will receive his inheritance. God doesn't tell Abram at this point he will have a son, but it's implied.

In verse 6, we see that Abram believed the Lord. We see the importance of this. This is very important because thought out the Bible we will see that belief in God is one of the most important things that can be done.

We see Abram's belief to be reaffirmed in Hebrews 11:8-10. Believe is putting your trust in God and this is what God wants from us. Do you believe in God? If so, do you put your trust in Him? Only with faith and believe in God can one be saved from sin (John 1:12).

Verse of the day: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

For your reading:
The Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 14-15 and James 2
Daily Bread: Psalm 36:5-10