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Have you ever wondered why Abraham is such a central figure in the Bible? His story isn’t just about one man—it’s about God’s promise that still reaches us today.

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God’s Covenant with Abraham

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In Genesis 12:1-3, God called Abraham to leave his homeland and follow Him into the unknown. With this call came an incredible promise:

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 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing... and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

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Later, in Genesis 15, God expanded on this promise, declaring that Abraham’s descendants would be as numerous as the stars and that through his lineage, the whole world would be blessed.

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Have you ever looked up at the night sky and tried to count the stars? It’s impossible, right? Well, one day, I actually tried to estimate just how many stars could have been seen between the time of Abraham and today.

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For all my fellow math nerds, the number was approximately 7.3 billion!

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But here’s the thing—this promise wasn’t just about numbers or physical descendants. It was about faith.

 

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A Promise Written in the Stars

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God told Abraham something incredible:

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“Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them. So shall your offspring be.” – Genesis 15:5

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At that moment, Abraham had no children. He and Sarah were old, way past the normal baby-making years. But God wasn’t just talking about physical descendants—He was talking about something much bigger. He was talking about faith.

 

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What This Means for Christians Today

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Fast forward to the New Testament, and we see the fulfillment of this promise in Jesus Christ.

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“Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham… God announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: ‘All nations will be blessed through you.’” – Galatians 3:7-8

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This means that the promise to Abraham wasn’t just about the nation of Israel. It was about bringing salvation to the whole world through Jesus. And here’s where it gets even more personal:

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When you place your faith in Christ, you become part of this promise!

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 “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” 

– Galatians 3:29

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God is Still Fulfilling This Promise

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Every time a person comes to faith in Jesus, God is keeping His promise to Abraham.

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•  Abraham believed by faith → We believe in Christ by faith

•  Abraham was blessed → We receive the blessing of salvation

• Abraham’s family grew into a great nation → God’s family is still growing today!

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God’s covenant didn’t stop with Abraham—it continues through each person who says “yes” to Jesus. That’s why the Gospel is for everyone, no matter their background or past.

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How This Promise Includes You

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You and I are living proof that God is still keeping His promise—one that started thousands of years ago.

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So, let’s do the math: From Abraham’s time (around 2000 BC) to today, over 7.3 billion stars could have been seen in the night sky. And today, there are over 2 billion people in the world who identify as Christians.

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That means every time someone chooses to follow Jesus, God is still keeping His promise to Abraham!

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Hope for Us Today

 

Because of God’s faithfulness to Abraham, we can trust that He is faithful to us, too. His promises never fail!

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And the best part? The promise isn’t just about being saved—it’s about being a blessing to others. Just as Abraham was called to be a blessing, we are called to share the hope of Christ with the world.

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“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding ‘Yes!’” – 2 Corinthians 1:20

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God’s Faithfulness to Abraham = God’s Faithfulness to You

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Just as God kept His promise to Abraham, He will keep His promises to you.

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• If He says He’s got a plan for you, you can trust Him.

• If He says He'll never leave you, believe it.

• If He says Hes working all things for your good, He is.

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Every single star that Abraham saw was a reminder of God’s faithfulness. And today, every person who turns to Jesus is proof that God is still keeping His word.

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And guess what? That includes you and me!

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A Prayer of Gratitude

Father, thank You for keeping Your promises. Just as You were faithful to Abraham, I trust that You are faithful to me. Help me to walk in faith, knowing that I am part of something greater than myself. And let me be a light to others, sharing the hope of Jesus with the world. Amen.

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So the next time you gaze at the stars, let this sink in—God thought of you from the very beginning.

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God’s promise to Abraham is alive and active today—and you are part of it! If this encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to hear the good news.

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