After these things the word of the LORD came to Abramin a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" And Abram said, "Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir." And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: "This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir." And he brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be." And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
The Word of the LORD, God the Almighty came to Abram and he heard and he believed. It was a soul-transforming Word. And Abram believed and obeyed. Yes, there was Hagar and Ishmael, a case where Abram thought he knew how God was going to fulfill His promise but soon realized his error.
Likewise, instances where I 'know' how the LORD, God the Almighty is going to work something out, I am sure I know. But a time for course correction and to humbly acknowledge that He is in control.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 72
Mid-day: 119:33-40
Evening: Psalm 148
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