In Genesis 15:1 Abraham is initially called
"Abram," (Heb. "Av-Ram"), meaning, "exalted
father" or "lofty father."
Yet he is childless. In verse 2
Abram says "I remain childless."
Then in verse 3 Abram repeats that he has "no children." Here we see Abram complain to God, not just
once, but twice.
How does the Lord react to Abram's
complaint? Did God show impatience
towards Abram? Surprisingly, there is no
rebuke!
In verse 5 God speaks to Abram these words,
"Look up at the sky and count the stars …. So shall your
offspring be." In the phrase
"Look up" (Hebrew "habbet-na"), note the word
"na." this is a very important
word. The word "na" is a word
of endearment, a polite personal speech, a word that shows the tender side of God
towards Abram. "Na" can be
translated "please." Here is
the Almighty God requesting Abram to "Please look at the stars."
The lesson is clear: even in our complaints,
God remains patient and tender towards us.
What a God we serve!
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