October 18

What Really Counts?

Abram believed in the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6).

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Song: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Abram was chosen by Almighty God to teach His children, no matter the age in which they might live. His faith took God’s words as a prophecy. If the Father said he would beget a child when he was old, then Abram’s faith was evidence it would happen (Hebrews 11:1).

Abram couldn’t predict the woman trouble he would have by making different women pregnant. He learned about women as he went along and Sarah’s murderous feelings toward Hagar took him by surprise. All he really knew was his Father knew best, no matter the situation. While a person’s life is complicated and flawed, it is ultimately defined by whether they believe God and what He has said or not.

A young boy went away to a college far from home. With a new opportunity to redefine himself and pursue his desires his own way he instead took Matthew 6:33 into his lonely heart and believed what his Lord said; “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things will be added unto you.” He lived the next 60 years and found what Abram knew, that the Lord is trustworthy.

Abram’s faith lives in every one of God’s children that walk Abraham’s road.

Dear Father, please help me first seek Your kingdom in all my remaining days. In Jesus’ name, amen.