After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” —Genesis 15:1-4 NIV
But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” —Genesis 15:2-3 NIV
Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” —Genesis 15:1-4 NIV
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Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness. —Genesis 15:6 NIV
Obedience is a must, to grow
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So the Lord said to him, “Bring Me a heifer, a goat and a ram, each three years old, along with a dove and a young pigeon.” Abram brought all these to him, cut them in two and arranged the halves opposite each other; the birds, however, he did not cut in half. —Genesis 15:9-10 NIV
When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, a smoking firepot with a blazing torch appeared and passed between the pieces. —Genesis 15:17 NIV
All the
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“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. ” —Romans 8:1 NIV
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” —1 John 1:9 NIV
“The LORD Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” —Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33 NIV