Look at the Stars
May 20th, 2008 by unityarp
Genesis 15:1-6
Verse one says that “the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.’” When a believer is in need of encouragement there is none greater to be found than in the word of God. “The word of the Lord came to Abram.” We have another first here — This is the first place in the Bible where God is represented as revealing himself by his word. God had spoken to Abraham previously, but here this unique phrase “the word of the Lord” is used. This word came to Abraham in a vision. Derek Kidner says, “It is noteworthy that the vision was given not primarily for its visual impact but to convey the word.”
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