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Do You Trust God?

Have you ever felt that you can’t measure up no matter how hard you try? It’s a feeling that can be all too familiar. It’s one that I used to know all too well. I thought that if I just did enough good and tried hard enough, I could earn my way into heaven. But then I discovered the truth in Romans 4.

In case you haven’t read them, the first three chapters of Romans are full of bad news. The chapters are about sin, and they are not easy to get through. But once we get to Romans 4, Paul shows us how to have a relationship with the Savior. We learn about how to have our sins forgiven and connect with God through Jesus Christ. It’s not through works. It’s not by trying to do more good than bad or going to church more often. It’s not about trying to be less selfish or more generous. None of that will earn our way into heaven. Instead, faith is what makes the difference in our lives. I thought it was all about works, but I was wrong. I needed to trust in God and believe that Jesus Christ was sent to forgive my sins and strengthen me.

Over the coming devotionals, we’ll dive deeper into Romans 4 and discover more about living by faith. We’ll see examples from Abraham’s life and how his faith was credited to him as righteousness. We’ll also explore what it means to have faith in God’s promises, even when they seem impossible.

As we immerse ourselves in Romans 4 and explore what it means to live by faith, we must ask ourselves some challenging questions. Do we trust in God, or are we still trying to earn our way into His favor? Are we willing to let go of our efforts and surrender to His plan for our lives? What promises has God made to us that we’re struggling to believe?

These questions may not be easy to answer, but they’re important. Let’s approach this journey through Romans 4 with open hearts and minds, ready to be challenged and transformed by the power of faith. Let’s let go of our striving and trust in the One who has already done everything for us.