[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 17]] ## Title: The Promise and the Condition ## Scripture: (Genesis 17:1-2) When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the Sovereign God. Walk before me and be blameless. Then I will confirm my covenant between me and you, and I will give you a multitude of descendants.” (NET) ## Observation: The LORD tells Abraham that his job is to be faithful and pure while God’s job is everything that is impossible. God starts with telling Abraham who He is so Abraham knows that God is able to hold up His end of the covenant. God is not asking for Abraham to do anything he cannot already do. The point is to be faithful. Many parents do this with their children. They tell them they can earn an allowance by cleaning their room. The chore is well within their ability. The goal is not because the parents need their help. The goal is so they have a part in the process. This is how God works. He is not interested in spoiled children. He doesn’t need our “help.” He gives us the opportunity to partner with Him for our benefit. ## Application: Do your part and watch God do His. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for leading us with the hand of a faithful Father.