Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
Yesterday I mentioned that Abram now trusts God implicitly. Today seems to tell a different story. Again, Abram brings up the promise of children from God and the fact that he has no heirs. Commentary says, “…we can discern the difference between a doubt that denies God’s promise and a doubt that desires God’s promise.” I struggle with what to make of that.
Genesis 15:2 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?”
God knows the desires of our hearts. He has promised to give us hope and a future (Jer 29:11). He has reminded us that His ways are beyond anything that we can imagine (Is 55:8). He is doing something new, making a way in our wilderness, even if we cannot yet perceive it (Is 43:19). He is our very great reward (Gen 15:1), and He asks us to trust Him. Always.
Genesis 15:3 And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”
Precious Savior, Help us to desire You above all things–even those we hold dearest in our hearts. Help us to trust Your promises, even if they seem so very different from what we had hoped or imagined for our lives. Help us to be faithful like Abram even when we doubt. Amen.
Genesis 15:4 Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.”
Have a blessed day.