Key Verse:
“Some time later, the Lord spoke to Abram in a vision and said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Abram, for I will protect you, and your reward will be great.’ But Abram replied, ‘O Sovereign Lord, what good are all your blessings when I don’t even have a son?’” – Genesis 15:1–2a (NLT)
It might surprise you to find Abram, the father of faith, in what we can call a “fear file.” Yet here he is, afraid and questioning God. His fear was not about war or wealth but about legacy. He had everything except the one thing he deeply desired, a son. After winning a great battle and refusing earthly rewards, Abram heard God say, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward.” But instead of celebrating this assurance, his heart revealed another concern: “Lord, what good are all these blessings when I don’t have a son?” His words show us something honest about human nature. Sometimes, our gratitude gets clouded by what we don’t yet have.
It is easy to relate to Abram. How often do we thank God for one miracle while quietly worrying about another? We say, “Thank you, Lord, but what about this other thing?” Like Abram, we can become so focused on the one prayer that has not been answered that we forget the dozens God has already fulfilled. Fear has a way of magnifying what is missing until it overshadows everything else. The danger is that this “thank you, but” mindset breeds anxiety, discontentment, and even ingratitude.
Abram trusted God with his finances and safety but struggled to trust Him with his family. Isn’t that true for many of us too? We believe God can handle certain areas of our lives but worry over others as if they are somehow harder for Him. Yet the same God who provided victory in battle could surely give Abram a son. When we focus only on what is lacking, we miss the chance to see God’s consistency. The God who has already done much can certainly do one more thing.
Beloved, fear often whispers that God has forgotten you, but faith reminds you that He never will. Look back and see His fingerprints all over your story. If He has been faithful before, He will be faithful again. Shift your focus from what is missing to what has already been given, and watch peace return to your heart.
Prayer:
Father, forgive me for the times I have let fear blind me to your faithfulness. Help me to see how much you have already done and to trust that you will finish what you started. Teach me to be content in every season, to thank you wholeheartedly, and to wait patiently for the promise. I choose faith over fear and gratitude over grumbling. In Jesus’ name, amen.
