Delving into God’s Eternal Promise – Abraham’s Faith Journey

Scripture: Genesis 15:6 – “And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”

The verse today takes us back to the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, where we meet Abraham, a prominent figure in Christian faith. Abraham, even when things looked impossible, believed in the LORD, showing us an inspiring example of unwavering faith.

As we unpack this verse, it’s intriguing to understand the context. Abraham had just been told by God that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky. Now, this was at a time when Abraham and his wife Sarah were both very old, far beyond the usual age for having children. In the worldly sense, it seemed impossible. Yet, Abraham didn’t hesitate to believe in the LORD’s promise.

The essence of faith lies not in seeing but in believing. It’s about trusting God’s words, His promises, even when we can’t see how they could possibly come true. Abraham’s faith was unwavering. Despite the seeming impossibility of the situation, he didn’t question or doubt; he simply believed.

Now, let’s look at the second part of the verse – “and he counted it to him for righteousness.” This part brings us to the foundational doctrine of justification by faith. Here, ‘counted’ translates to the act of reckoning or considering. God considered Abraham’s faith as righteousness. It’s important to understand that it was not Abraham’s actions, but his faith, his complete trust in God, that was viewed as righteous.

It’s a significant point for all believers. Our righteousness comes from faith in God, not in our deeds or actions. God views our trust in Him, our faith, as righteousness. This mirrors the teachings in the New Testament. Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

In closing, let’s remember Abraham, his faith