Genesis 15

Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 9:13:27 AM

I'm struck by a lot of things in this passage. Abram's quick response of faith to the Lord, God's faithfulness to Abram, and the creativity of God in His illustration to Abram.God doesn't just tell Abram that he will have many descendants, but he also illustrates it to him. God wants to be sure that Abram understands what he is telling him. God takes Abram outside and asks him to look up to heavens. He tells him that his descendants will be as numerous as the stars in the sky. God uses his own creation to illustrate to Abram what he is communicating to him. What a creative God! God is not just interested in spilling out some information that will roll off Abram's brain, but he is interested in really communicating to Abram.In reading this, I am reminded that God has done this for me. He has given me visual representations of what He is doing in my life. Typically he has done this through his people. God has illustrated His Word to me through other believers who know Him and His word. He beautifully orchestrates all of our lives in order that we will better understand Him and His ways.