Episode 1115: Stars in the Night

Episode 1115 March 14, 2025 00:10:00
Episode 1115: Stars in the Night
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Episode 1115: Stars in the Night

Mar 14 2025 | 00:10:00

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Show Notes

Abram had just achieved a great victory, rescuing his nephew Lot from enemy kings, but his faith was immediately tested. He was approached by two kings—one representing worldly wealth and power, the other offering a divine blessing. Rather than taking the riches of Sodom, Abram chose to trust in God’s provision, showing that his faith was in God’s promises, not in earthly security. His response teaches us that success and prosperity often bring temptations that challenge our spiritual integrity, and we must decide whether we will rely on God or seek comfort from the world.

 

Yet, even after making the right choice, Abram still wrestled with doubt. He had trusted God, but he had not yet seen the fulfillment of God’s promise of a child and an inheritance. In his honest questioning, God did not rebuke him but reassured him, calling him to step outside and look at the stars—a visual reminder of the vastness of God’s plan. This moment highlights how faith is often a journey filled with both victories and doubts, and God, in His grace, provides encouragement to sustain us.

 

Genesis 15:6 is one of the most powerful verses in Scripture: “And he believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness.” Abram’s righteousness did not come from his own works but from his trust in God’s word. This principle is foundational to our faith today—we are made righteous not by our deeds but by believing in God’s promises. Like Abram, we may face times of fear and uncertainty, but when we place our trust in God rather than in worldly security, we walk in the kind of faith that pleases Him.

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