Genesis 15-17; Luke 6

Genesis 15:1 “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward” Abraham had just gotten back from a war to rescue his nephew. The ravages of war were just as devastating, fearful and destructive as they are today in the lives of the young solders who are engaged. Abram was probably reeling from the aftermath. When God give Abram a vision and a comforting word. Abram you don’t have to fear, because I am your shield. The most protective gear for a solder in those days was his shield. God is letting Abram know that he can count on God to be his protection. All the protection you need is God. “if God is for you who can be against you.” Although this was the first time God revealed himself as a shield it wouldn’t be the last. Deuteronomy 33:29 says”Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, The shield of your help And the sword of your majesty! Your enemies shall submit to you, And you shall tread down their high places.” Then God reveals to Abram, “I am your great reward”. Abram had just refused taking the spoils from war offered to him by the king of Sodom. No one would have thought less of him to take his rightful spoils but Abram said he didn’t want others to think the king made Abram rich, because it was God who had provided for Abram. God now tells Abram he has a reward for him far greater than the riches that he had just refused. The reward was God himself. For you and me that same treasure is ours. Enjoy your reward today. He is your great reward.


Pastor Rick

Tomorrows reading: Genesis 18-19, Luke 7

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