Thursday, December 13, 2018

Galatians 4  We are "children of promise".. known by God, redeemed by the Son of God.  At the right time He came, was born of a woman, under the Law, " in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons." 

As heirs.. sons of God,  we are free.  We are not slaves to the Law.  We are blessed.  We are received by Him.

Chapter 5 - Paul warns those who were turning back to the Law that they had "fallen from grace." 

In Christ, the only thing that matters, that means anything is " faith working through love."  It is by faith, Paul says, that we "are waiting for the hope of righteousness."   This is walking in the truth.
This is the freedom that we are called into.

When we live by the Spirit, walk in the Spirit, and are being  led by the Spirit..  we will fulfill the Law.. "For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" Are lives will be characterized by love!

Gone are the lusts of the flesh which bear the fruits of immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing.. for the flesh and its passions have been crucified.

Instead, our lives will be characterized by the fruit of God's Spirit.. love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...

This will only happen when we walk in constant communication.. constant communion.. with our Lord, to whom we belong.. It is in receiving His gift.. His Spirit that produces love, joy, peace.. etc. in our lives.. that we can do what He calls us to do. We receive from His Spirit the grace, the power, and the freedom to live as the children of God.

Father in heaven, give me eyes to see and ears to hear this message of truth. Help me to live in communion and fellowship with You.. every day and every hour.  Fill me, Holy Spirit, with all Your gifts of grace..may Christ be fully formed in me.  Amen.

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