July 9, 2013 Really

Read Galatians 3 Really Galatians 3:4-6 Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? 5 Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith— 6 just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”? HOW’S your Christian faith? Are you perhaps wondering why you’re not excited and filled with passion for God today (or any day)? The truth is that living in the Christian faith can sometimes be cluttered with frustration. After all, God promises such wonderful peace as you turn to Jesus. You expect so much and for things to be just the way you want. Where is it? Unhappily we wonder why life is so mundane, why we came home from church empty, why the Bible study doesn’t feel right, or why no one calls anymore. We look for perfection amid the world’s imperfection and wonder, “Where’s God?” That was the Galatians challenge. They wanted “more” and were listening to false teachers telling them that more laws were necessary to their Christian life. To help them, Paul offers this wonderful encouragement. “Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith.” Paul encourages the Galatians then and you today to find Jesus’ perfection in His Spirit. It is the Spirit’s power, not increasing deeds, expectations and laws that will guide us to the true Christian life. Yes, look for God’s perfection in His Spirit of truth and power. The Holy Spirit is the way to Jesus. Keep your heart and mind on him to know his power is truly for your life. It’s True! Really, it is.