Today we embark upon liberty in our freedom!! For true freedom has three parts: to remain in it, to love, and responsibility. We will cover these three over the next couple of days as we study chapter 5 and the first part of chapter 6.
Sisters, since we have chosen freedom let us not be pulled away from it. There are so many forces in our society that tell us who we should be and what we should be doing; or even what we are supposed to believe in! When we studied chapter 2 (vs. 1-10) we talked about “people of reputation” and “people who seem to be something”. Society has a LOUD voice – and a persistent one.
Paul is challenging the Galatians to listen to the truth and seeking to persuade the Galatians to break from those who are trying to add works of the law on top of Christ, as a basis for salvation. How hard is it to tune out the constant voice of the world. Recently a photo popped up on Instagram. It showed the Voice of God vs. the Voice of Satan. It read:
God's Voice vs. Satan's Voice
Stills you Rushes you
Leads you Pushes you
Reassures you Frightens you
Enlightens you Confuses you
Encourages you Discourages you
Comforts you Worries you
Calms you Obsesses you
Convicts you Condemns you
What a difference!! Many times we read or see things that call us to change. But we must ask – is the voice calling me to change one that encourages & leads us or frighten and discourage us? Our loving God gives us freedom and takes us there through love. He does not condemn us; He wants to save us! Today, let’s pray that for discernment, that the voice calling out to us is God, and to shut the door on anything else!
