Children of Freedom

The Gift of Faith
Restorative Faith


Childlike Faith

Galatians 3:23-29  The Message

^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.

For Reflection

Good advice for young parents is when a child asks you a question answer it simply only to satisfy the child's request.  Answering with too much information will confuse the child. If the child wants to know more than your answer has given the child will ask.

And so it is with faith.  New believers need simple explanations.  As they mature they will ask for more information.  As you mature in your faith ask questions. Deepen your understanding of your faith. Read the scriptures.  Discuss them with other believers.  Don't be afraid to doubt. Above all, pray.

Pray

that you will listen for God's will for you in the study of scripture, discussion with others, and in quiet time prayer in the presence of God.