Galatians 3: 22, 23 “But the scripture has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed.”
Dear God,
I am reminded again that I worship the One and only true God, who never changes, in word or purpose. When calling Abraham, You made an agreement or promise to him, saying that through him, a people more numerous than the stars would come, for Your blessing would be upon him. Jesus Christ came many years later through his seed. He was the Seed of promise, the One to deliver mankind from sin.
In the meantime through Moses, Abraham’s seed had the moral law, to reveal Your character to them, and give guidance on how they should live. Moses was also given by You, the ceremonial law, with inherent symbolism pointing to the Deliverer, Christ who would come as the answer to sin and death. His own body became the necessary sacrifice of blood. So I understand that the keeping of the ceremonies or ceremonial law, directed them all to the coming Saviour.
Paul often talked with the Jews and Gentiles, about how Jesus became our Saviour, and therefore no more animal sacrifices were/are required, for the event had occurred as foretold. The freedom that came from these practices for me and all people, bears repeating; the sacrifice of the body of Christ, Your Son, has atoned for sin, once and for all, for all time. Paul in his writings repeats this theme, over and over. Galatians 3: 26, 27 “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized unto Christ have put on Christ.”
Thank You, Jesus my Lord, that I have freedom to choose You again today and to be called a child of promise. I pray anew, that I will learn of You more intimately, and by faith (given by the Holy Spirit), walk in Your way with joy and appreciation.
I desire that the good news, about Jesus being my Saviour, will bubble out of me spontaneously, for it not only lifts me up, but is for all people of all colours, in all places and in every circumstance and situation. V 28 “………….for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” The good news does not stop there, V 29 “And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.”
Hallelujah, praise Your blessed name!
Amen