[8] Covenant with Abraham

In Genesis 15, we witness a defining moment in the story of God—His covenant with Abraham. After years of waiting and facing trials, Abraham is struggling with doubt and fear, questioning how God’s promises will be fulfilled. In response, God reassures Abraham by taking him outside to count the stars, affirming that his descendants will be as numerous. Despite his doubts, Abraham believes God, and it is credited to him as righteousness. This passage highlights that salvation has always been by faith in God’s promises, not by human effort. God’s covenant with Abraham is unique in that God alone passes through the sacrificial animals, symbolizing that He will fulfill His promises regardless of human failure. This covenant points to the faithfulness of God, who remains committed to His people even when they falter. It reminds us that our salvation rests not on the strength of our faith, but on the faithfulness of the God in whom we trust.