Liberty & Freedom In Christ
Backgrounder: This epistle is
essentially Paul’s manifesto of
justification by faith. Paul directs
this charter of Christian freedom
to people who are about to forsake
the priceless liberty they possess
in Christ. Certain Jewish legalists
are influencing the believers in
Galatia to trade their freedom
in Christ for bondage to the law.
Paul writes to refute their false
gospel of works & to show the
superiority of justification by faith.
Lord, thank You that faith in Christ
brings about true freedom from
sin and from futile attempt to be
right with God by keeping the law.
It also frees us to serve Christ
out of gratitude, which results in
living purposeful & fulfilling lives.
Lord, Grant us grace as we purpose
to Live as Your Grateful Children,
to Move into Your Freedom and
to Not Lose Heart in service. Amen
Lord, we will be Grateful Children:
God sent his Son to redeem those
under the law, that we might
receive adoption to sonship.
Because you are sons, God sent
the Spirit of His Son into our
hearts, crying out Abba Father!
So you are no longer a slave,
but God’s child; and since you
are His child, God has made you
also an heir (Gal 4:4-7). Amen.
Lord, Thank you for revealing
yourself to me and saving me.
Because of your grace and my
faith I am a child of the living God.
In times of trial, I am bombarded
by doubts; and tough times can
make me wonder if I’m Your child.
Thank you for the presence of
Your Spirit who provides assurance
that I truly belong to You. Amen.
Lord,we’ll move into Your Freedom:
We are not children of the slave
woman, obligated to the law.
We are children of the free women,
acceptable to God because of our
Faith. It is for Freedom that Christ
has set us Free. Stand firm
then, and do not let yourselves
be burdened again by a yoke
of slavery. (Gal 4:31-5:1). Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank you for giving
Your life so that I can be set free
from the yoke of slavery to the
enemy of my soul. Help me not
become entangled by bondage
for which You died to set me free.
Help me stand firm in the freedom
You have secured for me. Amen.
Lord, we will Not Lose Heart:
And let us not grow weary while
doing good, for in due season we
shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Therefore, as we have opportunity,
let us do good to all, especially to
those who are of the household
of faith (Galatians 6:9-10) Amen.
Lord, thank U for teaching me in
my weariness that I can do nothing
apart from You. I give myself to U
for You are my life, my strength
and my salvation. As I purpose
not to lose heart, grant me the
power of Your life to restore joy.
And renew my vision to keep
doing your will & to do good. Amen
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