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Faith That Holds On -Genesis 15


“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.’” — Genesis 15:1 (NIV)

Reflection

Genesis 15 marks a defining moment in Abram’s journey of faith — a conversation between God and a man who dared to believe the impossible. After years of wandering, battling kings, and waiting on God’s promises, Abram is weary. His heart questions, “What can You give me, Lord, since I remain childless?”


God does not rebuke him for this question. Instead, He brings Abram outside and says, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them… so shall your offspring be.” (v.5)

In this sacred exchange, Abram moves from questioning to believing. Scripture tells us, “Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness.” (v.6) This verse is one of the most foundational in all of Scripture — faith counted as righteousness.


Theological Insight

The covenant God makes with Abram here is more than a personal promise; it’s a foreshadowing of the New Covenant in Christ. When God passes between the pieces of the sacrificed animals (v.17), He is symbolically saying, “If this covenant is broken, let it be on Me.”


God alone takes the responsibility of the covenant — demonstrating His unconditional faithfulness. Just as He sealed His promise to Abram with blood, He later sealed His promise to us through the blood of Jesus.


Abram’s belief becomes the template of salvation — righteousness through faith, not through works. (Romans 4:3)


Life Application

There are seasons when God’s promises seem delayed, when our prayers echo back in silence, and our circumstances contradict what He once told us. Like Abram, we may wrestle between faith and fear. Yet, God’s word to Abram still speaks to us today:

“Do not be afraid. I am your shield. I am your very great reward.”

God Himself is our reward — not the blessings, not the outcomes, but His presence.

Faith does not ignore reality; it chooses to trust God in the middle of it. It’s the quiet confidence that even when we don’t see the stars yet, the promise still stands because the Promise-Maker never fails.


Prayer

Lord, thank You for being my shield and my reward. Like Abram, I sometimes question, doubt, and grow weary waiting for Your promises. But today, I choose to believe again. Strengthen my faith. Teach me to rest in Your timing and trust in Your character. Thank You that Your covenant with me is sealed in Jesus’ blood — unbreakable, eternal, and full of love. Amen.




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