Victory in Jesus
One in Jesus Christ
Galatians 3:23-29
The Message (MSG)
23-24 Until the time when we were mature enough to respond freely in faith to the living God, we were carefully surrounded and protected by the Mosaic law. The law was like those Greek tutors, with which you are familiar, who escort children to school and protect them from danger or distraction, making sure the children will really get to the place they set out for.25-27 But now you have arrived at your destination: By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God. Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe—Christ’s life, the fulfillment of God’s original promise.
In Christ’s Family
28-29 In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ’s family, then you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises.
In the image of God we were designed to mature. God granted the blessing and curse of freedom. A curse, because we could turn away from God. A blessing because we could choose to follow God's intentions for His creation.
Like good parents treat their children, God gave us limits and rules establishing standards for our behavior. As teenagers often do, we matured to young adulthood when rules were no longer understood in absolute terms. We began to understand both the strength in the law and its limitations. God saw it was time to change strategies. So, through Jesus Christ, God demonstrated how love moderates the rules. He then treated us as individuals guiding and whispering to each of us -- a direct and personal relationship.
We are still trying to grow into adult relationships with God. It is sometimes hard. However, it is always worth the struggle. God is the head of our family, a mentor and friend who will never forsake us.
Like good parents treat their children, God gave us limits and rules establishing standards for our behavior. As teenagers often do, we matured to young adulthood when rules were no longer understood in absolute terms. We began to understand both the strength in the law and its limitations. God saw it was time to change strategies. So, through Jesus Christ, God demonstrated how love moderates the rules. He then treated us as individuals guiding and whispering to each of us -- a direct and personal relationship.
We are still trying to grow into adult relationships with God. It is sometimes hard. However, it is always worth the struggle. God is the head of our family, a mentor and friend who will never forsake us.
Pray
that you will fill the robes of adulthood in the image of Jesus Christ. That you will always remember that you are a welcome and equal member in the household of God. Thank God for His devotion to you . Pray that you will remain obedient to God's will.
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