In Genesis 15, Abraham questioned God's timing regarding His promises, and God reminded him to look at the stars and trust in His power. Abraham believed God's word before seeing it fulfilled, and this faith was credited to him as righteousness. The covenant ceremony shows God's incredible grace - He holds up both ends of the agreement, pointing forward to Christ's sacrifice on our behalf. When we understand that God is our greatest reward and His grace covers our failures, it transforms how we live and helps us trust His perfect timing even when life feels overwhelming.