Genesis 15:1-6

Abram (later known as "Abraham") was down. God had made some awesome promises to him—that he'd become a great nation, his descendants would inherit the land of Israel, and most importantly, someday the Savior would be one of his descendants. Amazing promises!
 
However, Abram had no children. How could he become a great nation, inhabit a land, and be the Savior's ancestor if he didn't have a child?  
 
God allays his fears and concern. He takes Abram outside and says, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars—if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."  
 
Have you ever tried to count the stars in the sky? That's tough to do because of the vast number! Yet God said that Abram would have that many offspring!
 
The word of God was fulfilled just as he promised. Later God gave a son to Abram and his wife; they named him Isaac. Isaac gave birth to twin boys, and one of those, Jacob, ended up with 12 sons and a daughter, and the great nation had begun—the nation from whom Jesus would eventually be born. To Abram it looked hopeless, but God promised a fulfillment exactly as he determined it would turn out.
 
God promises to be with you and use every situation in your life for your good. He is in control to help you reach your heavenly home. Oh, there may be times when the way is tough and things look bleak. But God assures you through Jesus that he is always concerned for your welfare and working for your eternal good.
 
When you're struggling, look up into the night sky. When you see all the stars, recall how God fulfilled his promise to Abram. Then, like Abram, believe God who still keeps his promises that he gives you in his Word!