He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, Who delivered for our offenses and was raised again for our justification. Romans 4:19-25
Abraham had not been weak in his faith in God. So why was I at this place in my life when that passage also includes the phrase, "not written for his sake alone, but it was imputed for us also...."
That meant me as well as all other believers. Right? Why then, hadn't it given me any peace? With doctrines in the church that seemed to be different from other churches that claimed the name of Jesus Christ, and yet made its members feel that if they didn't "walk" in those teachings, and/or left their church, may not be going to heaven upon death.
I had believed in Jesus all my life. Even as a small child. I had not always stuck close to God and for a time had gone my own way as Isaiah 53:6 states that all do. But now I had been trying hard to do what he wanted me to do.
And so again, where was that peace that I should have had?
I didn't know. It sure wasn't there. Yet.
Hello, Friends.Thanks for coming by today. And thanks for sticking with me through these busy days. Some days I never know what may be coming. And mostly, that is ok because I know that my God reigns, and whatever comes, he orders my steps as he has promised.
Are they always easy? Fun? No. Sometimes, they may even seem a bit crazy. But still, I know, God is with me. And if I have ever learned anything, it underneath it all, there is a layer of peace in God that I didn't have all those years ago while trying to find it, in the book of Romans. No matter what.
God bless your day
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