“After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. …. And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” Genesis 15:1, 4-6
If one properly understand the verse 6 of today’s Scripture, then one basically understands the entirety of the Bible.
What is this that Abraham believed?
First of all “he believed in the Lord.” And what does that mean?
Regarding the dealings of the Lord with Abraham, this means that Abraham believed that God ultimately would send a Redeemer into the world and would do so through his offspring.
The Apostle Paul in addressing this very thing said “Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.” Galatians 3:16
So the entire nation of Israel, which would come from the loins of Abraham and the womb of Sarah, was but one reason and that was to bring forth “One Seed, which is Christ.” That “Seed” was brought forth for one reason, and one reason only, and that was to go to the Cross which was necessary, that is, if the sin debt was to be paid and man thereby redeemed.
In essence, “Christ and Him Crucified” presents the entirety of the story of the Bible. Consequently, that’s where my Faith and your Faith had better be anchored. “For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” Romans 4:3
LET’S PRAY
Heavenly Father, by Your Divine Mercy and Favour open my spiritual eyes and ears in Your Word to build my Faith to trust You always. Open my heart for understanding in Your Word for revelation concerning my life, ministry and current situation in the glorious name of Jesus Christ.
BENEDICTION
May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE in believing, so that by the POWER of the Holy Spirit you may abound in HOPE. May you have Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross be established, well grounded with His peace and tranquility by all means. 😇
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