He Was Delivered Over To Death

For Our Sins

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Romans 4:18-25

Is any faith good faith?

God promised Abram he would have a multitude of descendants, so he faced a huge obstacle – he was old and childless.

When he and Sarah got tired of waiting for God to make good on His promise, they tried to overcome that obstacle on their own. As a result, they fractured their family and created a lot of unnecessary dissension.

Abraham’s faith was in something far bigger than himself – the only and only God. It’s the object of our faith that makes all the difference.

Our faith is good if it’s in the right Person.

Our Daily Bread – September 30, 2016