but for ours also

onday, October 19, 2009 Saints Isaac Jogues and John de Brébeuf, Priests, Martyrs and  Their Companions (Memorial)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: Romans 4:20-25 St. Luke 1:69-75 Luke 12:13-21

Romans 4:24  but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him that raised from the dead Jesus our Lord,

We like the idea that we too receive the credit for righteousness through faith, just as Abraham did. But, have we considered just what Abraham did?  Are we willing to kill our only child if asked to by God?  Do we trust God that much?

If we want to be like Abraham in righteousness then we must act like him in faith.

Father, help me by your Holy Sprit to trust you completely.  Help me to be willing to go and do what you ask.

Amen