DAY 24: Abram Believes God

Bible Plan Reading: Genesis 15:1-6; Romans 4:1-5

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Waiting can make promises feel thin. You may believe something God says, but then weeks, months, or years pass, and the gap between promise and reality starts to ache.

The Lord comes to Abram in a vision and tells him not to fear because God is His shield and very great reward. Abram responds honestly.

Romans 4 uses Abram’s faith to explain the gospel. Abram was not counted righteous because he earned wages from God by perfect performance.

God welcomes honest questions from those who trust Him. Abram does not hide the pain of waiting, and God does not shame Him for speaking.

Abram’s righteousness by faith points forward to the gospel of Jesus. We are not made right with God by proving ourselves worthy.

Go outside tonight, or look at the sky through a window. Let the size of the sky remind you that God’s promise is bigger than what you can currently see.

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REFLECT & RESPOND

Key Line: Faith brings honest questions to God and still takes Him at His word.

Reflection Question: What promise of God feels hardest to trust while you are waiting?

Practice: Look at the sky today and speak one honest question to God followed by one truth from His word.

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PRAYER

God, I bring You the places where waiting has made me tired. Thank You that I do not have to fake certainty to come near You. Teach me to believe Your promise more than my limited view.