SCRIPTURE: Galatians (NIV) 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no-one is justified before God by the law because, “The righteous will live by faith.”
OBSERVATION: What a chapter! How clearly Paul defines that God has done for me what I could not do for myself. Before I came to faith in Christ, I could not keep the law so perfectly that I would be included in heaven. But faith in what Jesus did makes me acceptable for heaven!!!
I started on my heavenly quest by faith. Now that I am on my journey, I must LIVE by faith! If I was trusting the law, then I would be required to “continue to do everything written in the book of the Law.” Because if I did not, I would be cursed! But now I continue to live by the way I started—by FAITH!
APPLICATION: Living by faith means that I am living CONFIDENT. I am not worried. Christ’s death for my sins far exceeds my ability to keep the law. Living by faith means that I am living GRATEFUL. I am thankful that God did for me what I was unable to do for myself. Living by faith means that I am living LOVING JESUS! I honor Jesus not because I have to but because I want to — I love Him! Living by faith means that I am living OPEN. Everyone who knows me will know that Jesus lives inside.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, living by faith means that I am living JOYFUL! Being joyful is natural when I know I am walking with Jesus! Holy Spirit, help me spread your joy around. Amen
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