Genesis 13:14 The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, “Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west.
When we are struggling in the midst of turmoil—whether we are struggling to find a job, struggling to have a baby, struggling to make a difficult decision, it’s hard to see beyond the struggle because we don’t know how it will end. We only know the pain of the struggle.
Genesis 13:15-16 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted.
God promised Abram, childless in his 70s, that his offspring will be as prolific as dust. Abram had to find a way to live the hope of Jer 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”
Genesis 13:17 Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.”
Precious Savior, It is hard for me to live the promise of Jer 29:11 when I am in the midst of struggle, with no idea of how it will work out. Thank You that You are already on the other side. Help me to trust You, even in the midst of darkness and fear. You are faithful, and I am so grateful. Amen.
Genesis 13:18 So Abram went to live near the great trees of Mamre at Hebron, where he pitched his tents. There he built an altar to the Lord.
Have a blessed day.