A Personal Challenge

Scripture – Galatians 5:5-6: ⁵But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. ⁶For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

Reflection: – This is exceptionally clear and purposely open-ended. After all this discussion, it’s clear that obeying the law (works) will not win me eternal salvation. Only faith in Christ gives me that.

So now, how will I live in Christ Jesus? The simple answer is to let my personal faith express itself in love. Than can happen in any number of ways as each day unfolds. It begins with my desire to be a loving person. This is a personal challenge for me. In fact, it leads into some personal things I’m not going to list here.

So, what’s the challenge for you? How might your faith in Christ express itself in loving ways today?

Reading for Sunday, May 25, 2008

Scripture – Galatians 5:7-10: ⁷You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? ⁸That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. ⁹“A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” ¹⁰I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion will pay the penalty, whoever he may be.