Genesis 17:1-8
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty[a]; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers.” Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.”
Prayer:
God Almighty,
Thank you for blessing us so extravagantly and surprisingly that we can barely conceive your promises that prove true in the time that you have ordained. Holy Spirit, keep us faithful to you as you are faithful to us day by day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Written by Rev. L. British Hyrams (she/her/hers), Associate Chaplain, Presbyterian College