Genesis 15:1-6 NKJV
[1] After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
[2] But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
[3] Then Abram said, “Look, You have given me no offspring; indeed one born in my house is my heir!”
[4] And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, “This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.”
[5] Then He brought him outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be.”
[6] And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
I want to share something foundational that many Christians struggle with—but it is also the key to victory in the Christian faith: How Faith and Obedience Unlock God’s Miracle. I remember wrestling with this myself until I fully understood it, applied it, and eventually began to see real results in a long-standing issue in my life.
This may be a long read, but if you read to the end, understand, and apply it, you will start seeing results immediately. You must have read the Bible passage above where God was making promises to Abraham. At the time of this promise, Abraham was around 85 years old. We know this because the next chapter, Genesis 16:16, says:
“Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.”
So, Abraham was likely between 85 and 86 when God made this incredible promise of uncountable descendants. At this point, Abraham had not yet fathered a child. His wife, Sarah, was still barren. I believe Abraham must have prayed many times about this situation—and yet, the result had not come. And now, here is God, making a colossal promise to him.
This reveals something important: God responds to His Word. He is committed to fulfilling what He has spoken, because His Word carries His authority and cannot fail. What Abraham did next introduces us to a critical concept we need to understand: Righteousness.
The Principle of First Mention
The principle of first mention in Scripture tells us that we can understand a topic by examining how it was first introduced. Applying this to righteousness in Genesis 15:6, we see that righteousness is tied to belief:
“[Abraham] believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.”
If Abraham had not believed God, he would not have been considered righteous. To be accounted righteous, we must first believe in God. Consider how impossible this promise seemed. Every natural condition pointed to disbelief. Yet Abraham chose to trust God. He lived by this principle: say what you want to see.
Why Abraham Believed
Hebrews 11:11 (NKJV) says:
“By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.”
Abraham’s faith was based on God’s integrity—He judged God faithful. Romans 4:20–21 (NKJV) reinforces this:
“[He] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”
Abraham’s faith was in God’s ability, not in the discouraging circumstances around him.
What This Means for Us
The lesson is simple but profound:
- Belief counts as righteousness.
- Disbelief counts as unrighteousness.
When you believe in Jesus, you are immediately declared righteous—a robe of righteousness is placed on you. But when you doubt, you indirectly question God’s power and trustworthiness.
Many believers struggle because we walk by sight. When circumstances seem contrary to God’s promises, believing can feel impossible. Yet it is in these moments that our righteousness is truly tested, and we are reminded of God’s principle: Let the weak say I am strong.
Making Belief a Reality
How do we make this belief active in our lives? Let’s take a real-world example.
Suppose you are struggling with addiction, nightmares, or recurring negative circumstances. You have prayed many times, yet nothing seems to change. The key is actively believing God’s Word and confessing it.
When you confess God’s promises, you are essentially saying:
“I agree with You, Lord. Let Your Word be done in my life.”
Some examples of Bible verse you can believe and confess are:
- You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Cor 5:21).
- You are a royal priesthood (1 Pet 2:9).
- You have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness (Col 1:13).
- You have been given power as His child (John 1:12).
- Your body is the temple of the living God (1 Cor 6:19).
- No weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isa 54:17).
- You have power to trample on serpents and scorpions (Luke 10:19).
- God will satisfy you with long life (Ps 90:16).
- By His stripes, you are healed (1 Pet 2:24).
Look up the Scriptures that speak directly to your situation, believe them, and confess them. When you align your belief with God’s Word, two things happen:
1. God declares you righteous.
2. He begins to manifest His Word in your life.
No matter how dire the situation, the safest place is in belief, trusting God to do what He has promised. Sometimes, believing may not make logical sense—but that is where your victory begins.
When you believe God, you are declared righteous, and His promises start to move in your favor.
Key Takeaway: Faith is the currency of righteousness. Your belief in God—not your circumstances, efforts, or understanding—is what aligns you with His promises.
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