What does all this mean? Although the Gentiles did not try to follow God's rules, they were made righteous in the eyes of God; and that happened through faith.
The central note of our reflection is faith. It is not about mere works to gain approval, but about trusting fully in the grace that God offers in Christ. The Word reminds us that righteousness is not attained by human effort, but by the faith that receives Him who already fulfilled the perfect righteousness: Jesus. In Romans 9:30 we are shown that what seemed impossible for faithful Jews becomes possible for ineffective followers of God through faith. This faith is not an abstract belief, but a trust that transforms the heart, that embraces God's promise and yields to His Lordship.
The faith that saves is also a faith that perseveres. When we feel limited by our inability or by the unbelief of others, Scripture invites us to look to Christ, who is the source of all faith. Practice faith in daily life: accepting the grace that has already been given to us, obeying with joy not to earn merits, but to demonstrate that our hope is anchored in God. May our trust not depend on changing circumstances, but on Him who loved us and gave Himself for us. Keep our eyes on the grace that justifies and strengthens, and may that continual encounter with Christ strengthen our faith to live as beloved sons and daughters, moving forward with courage and spirit each day.