The
Battle Rages
The
exclusive status sought by the Galatians had a much bigger price than they seem
to have really understood. Here Paul
tries to clarify the point using historical events[1]
as analogies.
Bond Woman - Hagar Free Woman - Sarah
At the normal age and range Beyond
normal possibilities, possibility supernaturally
Conceives, gives birth to a son Conceives, gives birth to a son
èa child of human efforts è a child of God’s promise
èflesh èspirit
Representing human
achievement Representing belief by
grace
--the religious ---true
Christians
Just as these two women did not
cohabitate in peace, neither do the flesh and the spirit cohabitate in
peace. One wins over the other. One flees.
Those of the bondwoman, the flesh, the Law, may appear, on the surface,
more “holy” or deserving. Yet people and
their message, are known by their fruit.
And in which scenario do we find the greatest glorification of God who
achieves the impossible?
In your own life, is your hope set
upon God, for whom nothing is impossible, or is your hope in your own abilities? Are all welcome in your sphere of existence,
or only those who are like yourself?
Take a long hard look at how you operate in your life. I am not saying we cannot (and should not),
work hard and diligently, aiming for excellence. But I do want to emphasize what Paul says
about finding our hope, our freedom, and our identity in the wonderful,
supernatural power and grace of Jesus Christ.
Where is your confidence and
hope? Are you living as a child of the
flesh [as of the bondwoman] or as a child of the spirit [free woman]
Read and Pray: John 8:31-36, Romans 6:15-23
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