Do not be afraid, Abram,
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
Genesis 15:1
What visions would dance in the minds of someone given that offer today? A very great reward. A bank account over flowing with cash? A shiny hot-shot car? Mansions, and yachts, and vacation homes?
I'm not even sure how any of that would translate into a prehistoric world. Certainly nothing of the kind seemed to be on Abram's mind.
In utter confusion, he couldn't even imagine what kind of reward he could receive since he had no child.
Children, family, a sparkling night sky expanse of descendants; that was the worthy reward.
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