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
Abram was a righteous man, a prosperous man, a man of great faith. The LORD made a covenant with him, to make his descendants a great nation from which would come Israel’s greatest king, and the Messiah. God made this amazing unbreakable promise to an old, childless man who’s wife was beyond child bearing years. Abram needed reassurance often.
Abram’s nephew Lot got caught in the crossfire of feuding kings in the Valley of the Salt Sea. He and his entire estate were taken as spoils of war. Abram gathered a militia from his own household and faced down trained armies to successfully rescue his family member. Success didn’t counteract doubt. Abram’s faith needed affirmation.
God is faithful and good. He will keep His covenants. He will do what He said He would do, and still in weakness we cry out. God always answers.
Whether it is in praise, joyous wonder or total desolation, God wants to be the One we run to and reach for. If there is any example from Abram we might follow, it should be this.
Love,
Gretchen