During today's reading, several things struck me as amazing, things I had never really "seen" before.
- Genesis 14:19-20--Melchizedek's prayer makes it very clear that Abram's talent at leading his band of men had nothing to do with the outcome. Melchizedek prays, "And blessed be God Most High who has defeated your enemies for you." What a reminder that everything we "accomplish" is only through the grace of our God Most High.
- Genesis 15--Abram, soon to be Abraham, had a close relationship with God. He spoke completely honestly saying, "O Sovereign Lord, what good are all Your blessings when I don't even have a son?" O Sovereign Lord is Adonai Yahweh. Even in the midst of his questioning, Abram understands that God is in complete control of his future.
- Genesis 15 continued--Look at the intimate ways God speaks to Abram. He starts by showing him the stars at night as a picture of the descendents Abram will have. Then God reminds Abram what He's already done in his life. Lastly, we see God walking through the carcasses, sealing the covenant. For a reminder of how HUGE this was, listen to Pastor Greg's sermon on covenants here. It starts at about 35 minutes in.
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