Neither did he doubt of the promise of God through unbelief, but was
strengthened in the faith, and gave glory to God, Being fully
assured that he which had promised, was also able to do it. And
therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. Now is it not
written for him only, that it was imputed to him for righteousness,
But also for us, to whom it shall be imputed for
righteousness, which believe in him that raised up Jesus our from
the dead
The Epistle to the Romans 4:20-24
(Geneva Bible Translation Ed. 1599)
To the brethren and all peoples
Greetings in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Today, we read how God imputed, that is
to say credited our patriarch Abraham with righteousness because he
believed that God would do as promised. Even though, he was very old,
as was his wife Sara, he understood that what God's word set out to
do, It would do. (See Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 55:11) Now, if Abraham,
can believe on the promises of God, why can we not likewise believe
on the promise of God that our justification for redemption can only
come through Christ Jesus?
Friends the path to righteousness, and
eternal salvation ends at the cross at Calvary. It is here that we
lay down our burdens, our sins, our worldly carnality, and confess
our flaws to our God. It is here that we will be washed clean by the
blood of Christ. When we accept this offer of grace and mercy we
become new creations in Christ. And although we're not yet perfected
as He now is, we will be transformed upon our deaths to be as Him who
saved us.
If you've not believed until now, but
are now filled with the understanding of what it takes to get there,
please pray with me now;
Father, I kneel down before the foot of
the cross, and place my life in Your hands. I confess my sins, accept
your offer of grace, and ask that You cleanse me of all
unrighteousness, and set me on the path towards salvation. I
acknowledge the sacrifice of Your only Son, Jesus Christ to be my
redeemer, and now my advocate before you. Amen
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