12/7/12
Galatians 1

Paul addresses a church who is being lured away from the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Paul greets them, immediately presenting the Truth - v 3-4 " Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ , who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present evil age ( world) according to the will of our God and Father" 
The IVP New Testament Commentary gives a wonderful analogy - think of a war movie, a hero comes and rescues the prisoners of war.   God, the Father, planned our rescue, Christ Jesus came and delivered us from the " present age.. controlled by destructive, malignant forces"  The cross of Christ "inaugurated God's new created order in human history"  Grace was shown that peace might be found!

This is the true gospel that is our foundation for life in Christ. He loved us and gave Himself for us.
Dwelling on that thought. Meditating on that truth this Christmas season. Father, let me grasp and know Your love like never before.
Amen