RCL: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Here, we encounter a frustrated and exhausted Abram. After receiving word from the Lord that he and his offspring will be blessed, Abram and his family endure a seemingly never-ending onslaught of difficult circumstances. Due to famine, they are forced to leave their…

Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 At issue for so many of us is the question of our legacy – what will become of us. It is a question that often presumes life beyond our breathing, beyond our merely being alive, beyond ourselves as individual human beings. For while we may not have the capacity to envision the future,…

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Abraham is suffering from tunnel vision. Although he is a spirit filled man who is devoted to God, Abraham’s vision is only focused on what is immediately in front of him. Abraham hasn’t yet submitted to God’s will and allowed God to open his eyes to see the effects of God unending…

Genesis 15:1-18 What was Abram thinking when God responded? I imagine it might have gone something like this: “Why are you telling me not to be afraid? Your warning only makes me more afraid. You are my protector? Where have you been? Great reward? Yeah right, you haven’t even given me children. For crying out…