Family devotions
Count the stars
God told old Abraham his family would be as many as the stars, and Abraham believed him.
Read
1After these things Yahweh’s word came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” 2Abram said, “Lord Yahweh, what will you give me, since I go childless, and he who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3Abram said, “Behold, to me you have given no children: and, behold, one born in my house is my heir.” 4Behold, Yahweh’s word came to him, saying, “This man will not be your heir, but he who will come out of your own body will be your heir.” 5Yahweh brought him outside, and said, “Look now toward the sky, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” He said to Abram, “So will your offspring be.” 6He believed in Yahweh, who credited it to him for righteousness.
Genesis 15:1–6
Talk
Little onesCan you count the stars?
Older onesWhy was it hard for Abraham to believe? What helped him?
Pray
God, help us to believe you even when it seems impossible.
Do
Look at the stars tonight if it’s clear.