An Heir to God (Galatians 3: 1-5; 26-29)

(Galatians 3:26-29)

26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

In the New Testament book of Galatians we read great words of promise and joy I felt led to share with you this week in my Pastoral Letters of Encouragement. At the very outset of this Chapter, the Apostle Paul begins with a very strong statement in verse 1 yet he concludes this chapter with inspiration and words that say “heirs according to the promise.”

In fact, let us read what Paul says from the outset of Galatians 3.

1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?

2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?

4 Have you suffered so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain?

5 Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? –

Here are a few thoughts I have on these passages.

·         Everyone can be “foolish” for everyone sins and falls short at times. Some are also “foolish” because of a word called DOUBT.

·         Satan is very busy today to “bewitch” you from the truth found in Jesus Christ. Do not give into his tactics or divisive plans.

·         When you asked Christ into your life His Spirit came to dwell within, not without. Don’t let your conscience be your guide. Let the Holy Spirit lead your heart in the pathway of Jesus Christ.

·         Allow the Spirit of God to constantly and continually overpower the flesh. Jesus Christ death for you was for a purpose, not defeat.

·         If you are a saved redeemed Christian, you are a child of God so clothe yourself in Christ!!

·         In Christ, you are a part of Abraham’s seed. Christians are a “Child of the King!!”

·          God has many promises for you that we find in His Word. Read, study, apply and believe these promises in your life and never doubt God for a minute!!

·         Because of Jesus Christ, rejoice-be glad-get happy and shout hallelujah…. You are an HEIR TO GOD!!

Have an awesome weekend!! Enjoy this beautiful fall weather the Lord is providing and bringing our way!! Be sure to make the time to Worship your Heavenly Father and His Son, your Savior Jesus Christ on the Lord’s Day! Prepare your hearts for Sunday in these coming hours through reading the Bible and taking time to pray. I look forward to seeing all of you at Daniels Chapel Church for our great times of worship and praise on Sunday. Be sure to join us as we gather to worship Christ the Lord!!

Finally, do not forget… “Be strong in Jesus Christ!” You are an “HEIR TO GOD!!”

I LOVE YOU!!

Johnny

Pastor Johnny