Friend, Genesis 15:2 opens with a line most of us have whispered at some point: “Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me…?”

That’s Abram on the porch of faith—looking at the stars God promised, then looking back at his empty tent. He believes God. He trusts God. And still, he asks an honest question.

And here’s the good news: God doesn’t rebuke Abram for asking. He doesn’t say, “How dare you question Me?” Instead, God invites him closer. Because faith isn’t pretending you don’t have questions. Faith is bringing your questions to the One you trust.

Abram’s concern wasn’t greed; it was purpose. “Lord, You’ve promised me so much, but how does this work when I don’t see the way forward?” That’s not doubt—that’s dependence.

Some of you are standing right there today. You’ve prayed. You’ve obeyed. You’ve waited. And you’re quietly saying, “Lord, what will You give me now? How will this promise unfold?”

Hear this: unanswered questions do not cancel God’s promises. Delays do not mean denial. God was already preparing a future Abram couldn’t yet imagine.

So if tonight finds you on the porch, staring into the dark, wondering how God will do what He said—keep trusting. The same God who hears your question is already writing your answer.

Friend, there are moments in life when you don’t need an explanation—you need a Presence.

In Exodus 3:14, God speaks from a burning bush and says, “I AM THAT I AM.” Not I was. Not I will be when things calm down. Just I AM.

That name tells us something powerful. God is not limited by your past or intimidated by your future. He is fully present right now. When Moses was standing barefoot on holy ground, worried about Pharaoh, his stutter, and his inadequacy, God didn’t hand him a plan. He handed him a name.

I AM.

Whatever you’re facing today, God already is what you need. If you’re tired, He says, “I AM your strength.” If you’re confused, “I AM your wisdom.” If you’re brokenhearted, “I AM your comfort.” He didn’t say, “I’ll become it someday.” He said, “I AM.”

I love that this happened on ordinary ground. A shepherd on the back side of the desert, doing a regular day’s work, suddenly realizes God is closer than he ever imagined. That’s front-porch truth right there. God doesn’t wait for you to get it all together. He shows up right where you are.

So today, take off the shoes of fear and self-doubt. Stand still for a moment. Breathe. And remember this: the same God who revealed Himself as I AM is with you now.

And whatever your need is today—He already is.

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” -Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

Sometimes the most powerful truths are tucked into the simplest sentences.

Genesis doesn’t start with advice. It doesn’t start with rules. It starts with God.

Before the chaos, before the questions, before the broken pieces of your story, God was already there.

Before light had a switch and oceans had a shoreline, God was creating on purpose.

That means your life didn’t begin with confusion. It began with intention.

I like to think of Genesis 1:1 as a front-porch reminder for weary hearts. When life feels undone, when your plans feel scattered like tools left out in the yard after a long day, Scripture whispers, “God still creates.”

He creates order out of chaos.

Hope out of darkness. Purpose out of what looks empty.

And if God can speak galaxies into place, He can surely handle what’s weighing on you today.

So take a breath. Rock back a little. The same God who began it all is still at work and He hasn’t lost His touch.

Friend, this is not the end of your story. It’s just another beginning in the hands of a Creator who knows exactly what He’s doing.