# 120 Look At the Stars!

The Book of Genesis Day 120 Ge 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." 2 But Abram said, "Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" 3 Then Abram said, "Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!" 4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, "This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir." 5 Then He brought him outside and said, "Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them." And He said to him, "So shall your descendants be." 6 And he believed in the LORD, and He accounted it to him for righteousness. First of all, let me say that we are privileged here to be able to listen in on Abram’s visitation with God through a vision. It was like a “face time” call with God. It’s like a Skype prayer! In this conversation, Abram expresses his concern about not having children. God replies by assuring Abram that his heir will indeed come from his own body. (Though not specifically stated, God is including Sarai in this arrangement, which is further proof of the reality that in marriage, the two shall become one!) To make His point, God takes Abram outside, and if you have ever been out on a moonless night, away from artificial lighting, and look to the heavens, you will see what Abram saw! And God says, “Look Abram! See if you can count them! That’s how many descendants you will have!” Parents, at some time in the impressionable age of your children or grandchildren, take them to such a place! Show them the stars and tell them the story! Remind them of God’s promise to Abram and tell them as baptized believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, they are counted among those very same stars that Abram saw that night! Please note what is said after this part of Abram’s conversation with God. There is a pause, a switch is flipped, and God-given faith is turned on in Abram! He believed these words from God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness. Abram’s right standing with God was not related to any of his works or good deeds. (he had just rescued Lot and gave a tithe to Melchizedek) No! It was His belief and trust in God that made him righteous! This passage (Gen 15:6) is the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. “ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life! Believe Jn 3:16 and it will be accounted to you as righteousness! The Holy Spirit speaking through Paul spoke of Abram’s faith this way in Ro 4:20-23, “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 22 And therefore "it was accounted to him for righteousness." 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him,” Believe this! Teach it to your children! It was not meant for Ab ram alone, but for all who would believe and be baptized! What God has promised in Jn 3:16 and Mark 16:16 He is able to perform! Believe! Be Baptized! Be saved! Pray: Thank You Lord for making us children of Abram by grace through faith! Remind us Holy Spirit of this truth whenever and wherever we gaze upon the stars!