Reading: Romans 4:9-15
Reflective Thoughts
Where does your righteousness come from?
Parking in West Reading is no picnic, especially when there are snow banks and small spaces to navigate. I did, however see the bus stop sign and deliberately parked as far back from it as I could. I believe I am a good driver-never an accident; nothing on my record. You can therefore imagine my surprise when I saw the pink slip on my windshield. It was a $25 ticket for parking in a bus stop zone–between the first sign I saw… and the one behind me that I didn’t!
We all believe in something. In fact, our beliefs may be well-founded. But belief in our good records just isn’t enough. Abraham, on the other hand, didn’t have such a good track record. He was 99 years old and childless when God changed his name to mean “the father of many.” Imagine the laughs from his neighbors! But Abraham believed God, and as a result, God credited his spiritual account with righteousness.
This week instead of a credit, there will be a $25 withdrawal made from my bank account! I’ll let it remind me that my “righteousness” depends on something other than me.