“…guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring…” Romans 4:16

As we have seen, Abraham received the sign of circumcision after first demonstrating his confidence in God to fulfill the promise God gave him: the promise of an heir from whom many nations would come (vv.11a & 17a). Abraham then is, “…the father of all who believe, but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.” (vv.11b – 12)

Faith is the confidence one places in God to work all things out for the good to those who are called according to His purposes (v. 8:28). Faith is being sure of things hoped for and certain of those things not yet seen (Hebrews 11:1). And it is by faith that God’s promise (of new life, abundant life, daily mercies, and heaven) is guaranteed by grace to all Abraham’s offspring – both the circumcised and uncircumcised, those whose lives have been lived by the law and those whose lives are lived by faith.

Perhaps by this platform of faith, we can see how Jews, Muslims, and Gentiles can be infused by the Holy Spirit with the spark of abundant life through Jesus Christ. Furthermore, may Christ’s redemption be offered to all mankind, that at His feet we will worship together around Heaven’s throne. May all who are dead in their sin become alive through Jesus Christ (v.17c), so that Paul’s inspired words would come to life in our day:

“He (Abraham) is our father in the sight of God, in Whom he believed – the God Who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were.” (v.17b-d)

Pray with me for people of every color, tribe, and tongue to be born again – called to life through the Holy Spirit as we hold out the Word of Truth. Their faith in Christ will show God’s promise is GUARANTEED TO ALL ABRAHAM’S OFFSPRING.

Have a blessed day…