Please read Romans 4.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/rom/4/1/s_1050001
Meditate on verses 2-3.
For if Abraham was justified by works, he has
something to boast about, but not before God.
For what does the Scripture say?
“Abraham believed God, and it was
credited to him as righteousness.”
It is important to know how to become righteous. Paul writes that salvation is not from works (vs. 2-8), religion (vs. 9-12), or the Law (vs. 13-15). Salvation by faith, as a result of God’s grace, makes you righteous.
Abraham’s faith is used as a model of this salvation. God promised 100-year-old Abraham that he would have a child with his 90-year-old wife, Sarah. Abraham doubted his or her body would be able to deliver, but he had faith that God would deliver on His promise.
In hope against hope he believed, so that he might
become a father of many nations
according to that which had been spoken,
“So shall your descendants be.”
With respect to the promise of God, he did
not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith,
giving glory to God, and being fully
assured that what God had promised,
He was able also to perform. Therefore, it
was also credited to him as righteousness.
—Romans 4:18, 20-22
Faith is how you get to know God’s salvation and become a Christian.
Pray Romans 4:18 and 19-22 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, please give _______ and me hope against hope.
Let us not become weak in faith, nor waver in unbelief.
Help us be strong in faith, giving You glory, fully assured that
what You promised You are able to perform.
Let _______ be credited with righteousness by believing in You.
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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