Galatians 5: 6”For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.”
Dear God,
It is good to spend this special time with You again this morning; it is a jewel in time for me; especially when I am soon to be much occupied with my current waiting tasks and maybe projects, with some possible garden digging. Not all will be achieved, but thank You God that I live on this property still, with the out of control garden, and delightful fulfilling prospects in mind, along with much that should be done. I ask that I will do what You have in mind for me, for then I accomplish more, in fulfilling way.
I am thankful I do not have to perform the rituals that were attached to the Israelite ceremonial law. Even though salvation for them, as it is for me, has always been through faith. For we, our faith is based upon a risen Lord, and previously it was based upon the One who was yet to come; the first time. Which gives me confidence in the fulfillment of my hope in the coming of Jesus the second time, upon whom I have fixed my faith.
The love of God pervades all of scripture and is still evident all over earth, and in each of us; despite the many escalating horrors of these times. Paul in his writings, and now in Galatians, tells his brethren (and us) that we have been set free by Jesus from sin and rituals. We are also free to love one another as God’s children, Galatians 5:14”For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” With the interesting timeless advice, in V15 “But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another.”
I pray that the Holy Spirit today, will fill me with love, power and all that is needed, for bringing Your blessings to those placed in my pathway, for I am often unaware of others, as I am in my ‘own little world’. Despite some troubling events of this world, which have been unfolding day by day, keep me focused on Jesus, and then I will have much love, for all my neighbours and the afflicted of the world. I know You will show me my part and strengthen me to do Your will, remembering also to pray for all people in need, and to share financially, with love and discernment, so that I will use my resources with generosity and wisdom.
Amen