Friday 11-6-15 San Salvador, El Salvador,
Central America
Scripture
reading: Job 30 Psalm
120 Galatians 3 - 4
S=Scripture O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer SOAP for
the soul.
S. Gal 3:23-26 But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the
law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. So that
the law is become our tutor (to bring us) unto Christ, that we might be
justified by faith. But now faith that is come, we are no longer under a
tutor. For ye are all sons of God, through faith, in Christ Jesus.
ASV
O. The Apostle Paul is
explaining the purpose of the Mosaic Law. It was our tutor, our warden,
to keep us safely in check until the message of faith in the sacrifice of
Christ Jesus reached our ears. For once we open our hearts to receive the
indwelling Christ by faith, we begin a life of wanting to please Him, not
burdened by a list of rules, but simply out a relationship of love for
Him. Unfortunately many cannot accept Christ’s sacrifice as
sufficient. They stumble through life, hoping that their good deeds will
out-balance their sins... while the Bible’s Good News is that by placing our
trust in Christ’s sufficient sacrifice we already have “eternal life”. “All who put their trust in Jesus Christ have eternal
life.” John 3:36 NUHV** That’s present tense! I have
God’s gift now!
A. If I accept the message of
God’s Word, I know that He sees sin as much more evil and serious than I
do. His perfection repels sin. Sin blocks my communication and
fellowship with Him. (Isaiah 59:1-2) As a Christian desiring to please
Him, when the Holy Spirit dwelling within me alerts me to the fact that I have
sinned, I run quickly to my Jesus. I may often be emotionally stirred to
tears and ask for forgiveness, cleansing and power to overcome. I do not
carelessly “live in sin”. I love Him too much for that. I cherish
His warm fellowship. With total forgiveness and cleansing that accessible
to me, I need never live in a state of condemnation.
P. Father, I know that at birth
I inherited a sinful nature dating back to Adam and Eve. But You have
provided a way out of that dark tunnel through faith in Your Son Jesus
Christ. Help me communicate the marvelous truths of Your Good News to
adults, youth and even little children. I need a double portion of Your
Holy Spirit anointing as I begin ministry here in San Salvador this
weekend. Without You I can do nothing!
Ralph
** New
Unauthorized Hiatt Version
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