Romans 4:11“And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also”
John Maxwell writes, “A huge difference exists between a legacy and an inheritance. Anyone can leave an inheritance. An inheritance is something you leave to your family or loved ones, and it also fades. A legacy is something you leave in your family and loved ones.” In Rom. 4, Abraham is called “the father of all those who believe” (Rom. 4:11). Why is Abraham given this designation? Rom. 4:20 says about him, “He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.”
Abraham, a man of faith, passes down a legacy to all those who believe. We should also adopt the mindset of the American revolutionary, Patrick Henry, whose last will and testament read:
“I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them and that is faith in Jesus Christ. If they had that and I had not given them one shilling, they would be rich; and if they had not that, and I had given them all the world, they would be poor indeed.”
Let us live by faith and then leave a legacy of faith.