Charles Spurgeon Commentary Genesis 15:9-11

"And he said unto him, Take me a heifer three years old, and a she-goat three years old, and a ram three years old, and a turtle-dove, and a young pigeon. And he took him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each half over against the other: but the birds divided he not. And the birds of prey came down upon the carcasses, and Abram drove them away." — Genesis 15:9-11 (ASV)

Here is a lesson for us. Perhaps you have some of these unclean birds coming down upon your sacrifice right now. That raven that you did not lock up well at home has followed you here. Eagles and vultures, and all kinds of kites in the form of anxious cares, and sad memories, and fears, and doubts come hovering over the sacred feast. Drive them away; may God give you grace to drive them away by the power of his gracious Spirit!