He goes after us. He doesn’t destroy us. He is faithful. He will make all things new. He wants the best for us. He is full. He blesses those for Him. He made all. He judges fairly. He comforts. He gives by grace. Faith is in Him. He is grace. He is sacrifice. He keeps His promises.
20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. – Romans 4:20-21
These reading really taught me more about going through your trials and learning the lesson that God intended for us. As the scripture says, no woman naturally delivers without labor pains. We can’t get to the good, without getting through the hurt and the pains. There are gold lessons to learn tin those times of refinement. It is in those times that we can get real with ourself and tell ourselves the honest truth. If the good comes fast, we should know that it won’t last. God shows His promise to us every single day by breathing Hid breath into each of us individually. There are people that did not have the same opportunity as us to wake up this morning, God had different plans for each of us that were chosen. Each day he gives us is an extra chance at repentance, another chance to receive His love and promise that he has been trying to bring us to all this time. A call to action that I have for myself (and others) is are you living the life I’d promise that God has for you by practicing the faith and allowing his mighty blessings flow through you into the lives of other by spreading the Joy that comes with acknowledging Him as the Creator of all things.
“Against ALL hope, Abraham believed, and so became the father of many nations.” How cool to know that the same God who did that is actively working all things for our good.
Romans 4 is such a beautiful text to me in that Paul reveals the perfect wisdom of God establishing his salvation plan through Abraham and David. From the beginning He planned a salvation not of works, but of faith through grace. Not dependent on circumcision and yet He was also honored by obedience. I just worship God’s perfect wisdom and amazing compassion in all of it.
20Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 24but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 23The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 25He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
15“For behold, the Lord will come in fire,
and his chariots like the whirlwind,
to render his anger in fury,
and his rebuke with flames of fire.
16For by fire will the Lord enter into judgment,
and by his sword, with all flesh;
and those slain by the Lord shall be many.
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Romans 4:4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
2 My hand made all these things,
and so they all came into being.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
I will look favorably on this kind of person:
one who is humble, submissive in spirit,
and trembles at My word.
Lord, help me!!
Hard to understand Isaiah talking about a new heaven and earth but men living longer? There is to be no death, right? So how can dying after 100 years be mentioned? Or for that matter, infant deaths?
Here is what the Matthew Henry Commentary says about Isaiah 65:20. “There will be new life. Untimely deaths by sword or sickness will no more be known as they have been. Through Christ, believers will be satisfied with life even if they only live for a short time on earth. Even the child will be reckoned to die a hundred years old, for they will rise again at full age: they will rise to eternal life. And as for old people, it is promised that they will fill their days with the fruits of righteousness (Php 1:11), which they will continue to display in old age (Ps 92:14). An old person who is wise, good, and useful may truly be said to have filled their days. Old people who have their hearts set on things of this world have never filled their days. Unbelievers will be unsatisfied and unhappy in life even if they live very long lives. Although sinners may live to be a hundred years old, they will still be cursed, and their long life is simply a reprieve. The important thing, therefore, is not whether our lives on earth are long or short, but whether we live the lives of saints or sinners.”
Hope that helps. :-) The notes in my study bible said: “Comparable to the longevity of Adam and his early decedents. See the genealogy of Gen. 5
I loved this verse..65:23 They will not labor in vain,
nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune;
for they will be a people blessed by the Lord,
they and their descendants with them..
In the ESV, it says “they shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity.” My heart is wrecked for what some children experience..at home and around the world. The day that innocent children are free to be children is a wonderful thought. Praise God that He is “the God who sees” and that one day, all children will live free from fear.
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him.” Romans 4:18
When he had absolutely no logical reason to hope (he was 100! His wife was barren! He certainly couldn’t have a baby, let alone become the father of nations!)- he still hoped. Worldly logic means nothing in the face of God’s promises- I’m remembering that today and praying it for myself and friends full of hoping today!
Love Romans 4 as well it is solid and super encouraging! Righteousness or right standing with God comes only by faith you can’t earn it, or buy it by looking and behaving good… It is freely yours by faith trusting whole heartedly inspite of what everything in your life situation may suggest about you!
I love this scripture! I was in an absolute place of brokenness and everything and person I was trying to find to fill this gaping void in my heart (except for our gracious n Heavenly Father) was unreachable. I finally lay on my bed crying and picked up my bible to read:
“13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
14 When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass;
the hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants, but his fury will be shown to his foes.”
As a new mum at that time in my life and still today it really resonated with my spirit about the depth of our fathers heart for us; nothing my baby could do or ever will do would ever stop me from loving her without condition or rush to protect and support even from herself if she needs it. My love however is by far in-superior to the depth and beauty of our daddy’s love for each and every single one of us! It still perplexes me… The Beauty of it!
My tears of brokenness in that moment turned to tears of joy seeped in humility because I was understanding this scandalous love and grace freely given. :)
I am soooo ridiculously thankful!
He goes after us. He doesn’t destroy us. He is faithful. He will make all things new. He wants the best for us. He is full. He blesses those for Him. He made all. He judges fairly. He comforts. He gives by grace. Faith is in Him. He is grace. He is sacrifice. He keeps His promises.
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21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. – Romans 4:21
20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. – Romans 4:20-21
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These reading really taught me more about going through your trials and learning the lesson that God intended for us. As the scripture says, no woman naturally delivers without labor pains. We can’t get to the good, without getting through the hurt and the pains. There are gold lessons to learn tin those times of refinement. It is in those times that we can get real with ourself and tell ourselves the honest truth. If the good comes fast, we should know that it won’t last. God shows His promise to us every single day by breathing Hid breath into each of us individually. There are people that did not have the same opportunity as us to wake up this morning, God had different plans for each of us that were chosen. Each day he gives us is an extra chance at repentance, another chance to receive His love and promise that he has been trying to bring us to all this time. A call to action that I have for myself (and others) is are you living the life I’d promise that God has for you by practicing the faith and allowing his mighty blessings flow through you into the lives of other by spreading the Joy that comes with acknowledging Him as the Creator of all things.
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“Against ALL hope, Abraham believed, and so became the father of many nations.” How cool to know that the same God who did that is actively working all things for our good.
Romans 4 is such a beautiful text to me in that Paul reveals the perfect wisdom of God establishing his salvation plan through Abraham and David. From the beginning He planned a salvation not of works, but of faith through grace. Not dependent on circumcision and yet He was also honored by obedience. I just worship God’s perfect wisdom and amazing compassion in all of it.
20Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 24but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 23The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 25He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.
15“For behold, the Lord will come in fire,
and his chariots like the whirlwind,
to render his anger in fury,
and his rebuke with flames of fire.
16For by fire will the Lord enter into judgment,
and by his sword, with all flesh;
and those slain by the Lord shall be many.
24but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord,
21fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
God made Abraham somebody when Abraham thought he was a nobody. I LOVE THIS.
Romans 4 is gives me so much freedom/peace.
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Romans 4:4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
2 My hand made all these things,
and so they all came into being.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
I will look favorably on this kind of person:
one who is humble, submissive in spirit,
and trembles at My word.
Lord, help me!!
!
Romans 4:21 “He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
Oh, to have that kind of faith…that’s what I want.
me too! complete faith!
Hard to understand Isaiah talking about a new heaven and earth but men living longer? There is to be no death, right? So how can dying after 100 years be mentioned? Or for that matter, infant deaths?
Here is what the Matthew Henry Commentary says about Isaiah 65:20. “There will be new life. Untimely deaths by sword or sickness will no more be known as they have been. Through Christ, believers will be satisfied with life even if they only live for a short time on earth. Even the child will be reckoned to die a hundred years old, for they will rise again at full age: they will rise to eternal life. And as for old people, it is promised that they will fill their days with the fruits of righteousness (Php 1:11), which they will continue to display in old age (Ps 92:14). An old person who is wise, good, and useful may truly be said to have filled their days. Old people who have their hearts set on things of this world have never filled their days. Unbelievers will be unsatisfied and unhappy in life even if they live very long lives. Although sinners may live to be a hundred years old, they will still be cursed, and their long life is simply a reprieve. The important thing, therefore, is not whether our lives on earth are long or short, but whether we live the lives of saints or sinners.”
Hope that helps. :-) The notes in my study bible said: “Comparable to the longevity of Adam and his early decedents. See the genealogy of Gen. 5
I loved this verse..65:23 They will not labor in vain,
nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune;
for they will be a people blessed by the Lord,
they and their descendants with them..
In the ESV, it says “they shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity.” My heart is wrecked for what some children experience..at home and around the world. The day that innocent children are free to be children is a wonderful thought. Praise God that He is “the God who sees” and that one day, all children will live free from fear.
Love the reminder in Romans to cling to hope-
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him.” Romans 4:18
When he had absolutely no logical reason to hope (he was 100! His wife was barren! He certainly couldn’t have a baby, let alone become the father of nations!)- he still hoped. Worldly logic means nothing in the face of God’s promises- I’m remembering that today and praying it for myself and friends full of hoping today!
I loved this part too! How awesome that God surpasses all earthly logic and understanding!!!!
Love Romans 4 as well it is solid and super encouraging! Righteousness or right standing with God comes only by faith you can’t earn it, or buy it by looking and behaving good… It is freely yours by faith trusting whole heartedly inspite of what everything in your life situation may suggest about you!
Romans 4:20 “He grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God…” I love that!
I love this scripture! I was in an absolute place of brokenness and everything and person I was trying to find to fill this gaping void in my heart (except for our gracious n Heavenly Father) was unreachable. I finally lay on my bed crying and picked up my bible to read:
“13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
14 When you see this, your heart will rejoice and you will flourish like grass;
the hand of the Lord will be made known to his servants, but his fury will be shown to his foes.”
As a new mum at that time in my life and still today it really resonated with my spirit about the depth of our fathers heart for us; nothing my baby could do or ever will do would ever stop me from loving her without condition or rush to protect and support even from herself if she needs it. My love however is by far in-superior to the depth and beauty of our daddy’s love for each and every single one of us! It still perplexes me… The Beauty of it!
My tears of brokenness in that moment turned to tears of joy seeped in humility because I was understanding this scandalous love and grace freely given. :)
I am soooo ridiculously thankful!
So beautiful Tarnz..thank you for sharing!
Such a good word for me today. Thank you Tarnz…you spoke to my heart.