Sure and certain of what is yet unseen, we trust the Eternal One to reward those who seek Him. Just as Abraham did and as David did (Matt 8:13; 9:29; 15:28; Rom 4; Heb 11:1, 4).

Purposely choosing to remind our soul the greatest gift God has given us is the removal of our sins and the subsequent peace that gives us with Him (Ps 103).

Righteousness gives us the best relationship we can have with God.

Let the redeemed of the LORD say this . . .

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing

love and wonderful deeds for men - Ps 107.

God provided the sacrifice for Abraham and Isaac. God has provided the sacrifice which satisfies His justice on our behalf (Isa 53; Gen 22; Rom 3:25-26).

The gospel message points out our failure, so that we may be saved and transformed by God's solution: His righteousness made available to us in Christ.

First understanding the bad news (the diagnosis) can help us understand and be certain of the good news (the cure).

The gospel calls us to salvation and to transformation.

The sufferings of this life cannot defeat the hope that is ours in Christ. Rom 5:1-5

God gave us nature, an inherent desire for what is moral and just. He gave the Jews divine religious privilege. Yet, not any of these resulted in righteousness being performed by sinners.