God reminds Abram of 2 amazing truths - that He is protecting him (shield) and that He is everything that Abram needs (very great reward). Abram is still focused on what he doesn't have, a son. If I was God, I'd be saying something like, "didn't you hear what I just said?", but amazingly God reassures him and continues to reinforce His promise to Abram. God passes between the animal corpses which was the sign of entering into a binding contract. Only God passes through because this is a covenant, not a contract. Even when we are faithless, he remains faithful. Even when turn away, He keeps his promise. We should have walked through the corpses and then paid with our life when we disobey. Instead, God passes through and Jesus pays our penalty with His life when we disobey.
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Very profound. Thank you tsking time to write these down. Be blessed
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