Our scripture today is Romans 4:3 (ESV).
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Paul quotes Genesis 15:6 to begin his lesson on faith, reminding us that Abraham “believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.” Abraham lived before the time of the Ten Commandments or the Temple, yet he had a special relationship with God because he listened and obeyed. Believing the promises God has made to us is the basis of faith. Most important is the gift of our Savior “that whoever believes in Him shall not perish” (John 3:16). In order to be made right with God, we must believe in the One He sent us.
Gracious God, we are sorry for the times that our faith is weak. Forgive us and strengthen us, that we may bring the Good News to everyone. Amen.
