The Promise and the Promise Keeper
Following Abraham’s victory over the kings and his refusal of Sodom’s riches, God appears to him with a remarkable reassurance: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great” (v. 1). God promises both protection and provision.
The God Who Keeps His Covenant Promises
What makes a promise trustworthy? Ultimately, a promise is only as reliable as the person who makes it. Even the most sincere human commitments can be broken. Circumstances change, resources disappear, and people fail to fulfill what they once solemnly pledged.