After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness. (Genesis 15)
Abram had chosen to accept God's offer and follow after Him, wherever He led. After awhile, he had some doubts. Had he made the right decision? Would God keep His promises? What actions should he take and decisions should he make now? As we approach a new year, we often do the same kind of questioning and soul-searching: Who can we trust? God brings to Abram and to us some words of comfort and calm: "I am your shield." He is our protector; He has our best in mind; we can and should continue to trust in and follow Him. He is "The Great I Am". So as we head into the uncertainties of 2020, I choose to continue to follow. How about You?
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