“Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are children of promise. But, as he who was born according to the flesh then persecuted him who was born according to the Spirit, even so it is now.” Galatians 4:28-29
As Isaac was a son of promise to Abraham, so all who trust in the Messiah and Savior promised to Abraham are the promised children of Abraham and inherit eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, the Seed of Abraham who made atonement for the sins of the world. But as Ishmael mocked Isaac, so those depending on their own religious works and ceremonies mock and persecute those trusting in Christ alone for salvation.
Grant that I trust in Thee alone, O Christ, that I might be a child of promise and inherit eternal life. Amen.
[Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]