I began memorizing Romans 4 today, and as is my custom, wrote out the entire chapter on separate 3x5 cards. As I was doing so, I found it incredible that Paul talks at length about how Abraham NEVER wavered concerning the promise of God, that he and his offspring would be heirs of the world!
No mention of Hagar, and Abraham's illicit relationship with her at Sarah's bidding. I was struck at God's mercy and the way he blots out our sin, his chosen children's sin, from his gaze and remembers it NO MORE. What an awesome God we serve!
This goes to show that God looks at things so differently than we do--he defies "logic," that is, man's reasoning. History, and all other subjects, must be viewed through HIS lenses. The way God views everything is the ONLY way to view it. And I am so glad he's chosen to view his children as spotless and without blemish.
Be downcast no more, oh my soul, but rejoice and be glad! For our Lord Jesus Christ has looked on us with favor in our distress.
1 comment:
It's so great to hear that you memorize Scripture. I started memorizing myself a couple years ago and it has completely transformed my walk with God. Like you, I used to use 3x5 notecards to keep my verses organized until a friend told me about an awesome website that takes care of all that for you. It makes the entire process of memorizing Scripture 10 x's easier and I would definitely recommend checking it out. Here's the link:
http://www.memverse.com/?referrer=Dakota
If you do decide join, please make sure you access the site through this URL so I will be identified as your referrer. Also, there is a tutorial video under the Learn tab that explains the basics of how to use the site to new users.
God bless!
In Christ,
Dakota
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