God’s Covenant

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am El-Shaddai--'God Almighty.' Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants." At this, Abram fell face down on the ground. Then God said to him, "This is my covenant with you: I will make you the father of a multitude of nations! What's more, I am changing your name. It will no longer be Abram. Instead, you will be called Abraham, for you will be the father of many nations. I will make you extremely fruitful. Your descendants will become many nations, and kings will be among them! Genesis 17:1-6

A covenant is a promise—a pledge—a contract between two or more people. Here God is promising to guarantee Abraham a great family, if he will live a righteous life and serve Him. That doesn’t seem like much of a sacrifice does it? It’s like asking a four year old to be good and you’ll give them several dolls, a box of Legos, or some candy. They can be good for a while…but it doesn’t last forever. What was God thinking? And yet He is omniscient—He knew just what would happen. He knew that Hagar, Sarah’s handmaid, would have a baby with Sarah’s husband Abraham and thus create a barrier between Sarah and Hagar. Then Sarah had the promised son and two separate great nations were created—as a blessing from God. This was the covenant blessing from God Himself. God made the covenant with Abraham—but He guaranteed it Himself. He promised…I will. And He did. He promised Abraham and Sarah a child, many descendants, and land. A place to call home—what more could they want?

Home for the Masses.

What does God promise us today? His love, grace, peace, and joy are at the heart of His promises, guarantying spiritual blessing—and also for caring for our physical needs.

Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33 NASB

All these things, food and clothes, whatever…God knows what we need and He provides. What a great promise fulfilled for us. What about all the hungry people around the world? Pray for them.

He also provides us with safety.

He led me to a place of safety; He rescued me because He delights in me. Psalm 18:19

Prayer ~ Lord God, Thank You for Your promises and for providing all we need.
Bible Reading: January 29 – Genesis 48-50

Happy 91st Birthday, Auntie Mercedes!

May our Lord continue to bless you! Be Still and Know that He IS God!

© 2017 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved. All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted

Biblical search from Blue Letter Bible - http://v3.blueletterbible.org/search.cfm. www.blueletterbible.org/dailyread