Good morning. We are going to look at some things in the book of Romans. Here He is talking about the Jews, but it applies to people of all beliefs or unbelievers today. If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? Nothing can nullify God's faithfulness, no matter what man may say. As the King James would say "let God be true and every man a liar". We know our God will do what He says He will do. Too many people, even Christians, think they are righteous on their own. But there is none righteous, not even one. If you think you have arrived, then as one of my friends used to say "you are cruisin' for a bruisin' ". Too many people, even Christians, believe that they are justified by their works. If we could do it, we would not need God. We are justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus. God is the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. If you could work your way into heaven, it would not be grace but what is due to you like wages. Speaking of Abraham: And without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about 100 years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb. He did not deny that there was a problem like some Christians who preach a faith message. Despite knowing that it was impossible for man, "with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, being fully assured that what He had promised, He was able to perform". Know that whatever He has promised you, He can and will perform. Nothing is impossible for Him. Just keep on believing. It's hard to do that when you are physically and emotionally drained. Father help the reader to maintain his/her beliefs in Your promises. He/she will receive them in due season.

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