Abraham’s and David’s Discovery

Romans 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?  (NIV)

Men have laid claims to discovering many things, but these claims have lasting value.  Paul restated Abraham’s and David’s discovery. He said,

“¹What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? ²If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. ³What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” ⁴Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. ⁵However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. ⁶David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: ⁷“Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. ⁸Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”  (NIV)

Faith means to believe and to obey what you believe.  Abraham fixed his eyes on what he did not see with the hope and strong conviction that God was the final destination of his faith. For the one who has faith in and is obedience to the true and living God, righteousness is credited to his account.

Scripture References:  Genesis 15:6;22; Psalms 32:1-2; II Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 11:1

Prayer for today:  Father, I acknowledge that I cannot boast in my works.  Rather, I am thankful that You justified me by your grace and credited my faith in and obedience to You as righteousness.  In JESUS’ name, AMEN.

Whatever you must do today, there is a grace for that.  Accept the grace and make it a sweatless day.

Love

Dianne