4th Febuary 2021...#2

Hello and welcome to the Abide Meditation...I'm Bonnie Curry.

Justified by Faith

Galatians 3:11

Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by law, for the righteous shall live by faith.

Ever think as law as a gift. I know but biblical speaking God's law is a gift that He gave to His people. It was a gift that allowed them to learn who He was and how they ought to live life in the light of that.

But the presence of the law can lead you to think your righteousness depends on your perfection. Paul writes to the galatians to insure they dont believe so. 

Galatians 3:11 

That law is indeed a gift to learn Gods heart, but your salvation comes by faith.

Alright take this opportunity to slow down and reflect on whether you lean towards a law driven life or a faith driven life.

Take a slow deep breath good. Find rest in the beauty that you are not justified by works but by faith. Let the gift of Gods grace rest on you.

Take a moment to ask God to speak to you through His word today. For the righteous shall live by faith is an invitation to take God at his word and believe that He is faithful.  The righteous, the ones who walk with God are the ones that let faith guide their lives, let it be so for you.

Please pray with me, Father God thank you for your abundant gifts, both the gift of the law that allows us to know you and for the gift of grace that justifies us through faith. We are dependant on you Lord. We ask today that you would grant us the gift of faith to see you clearly and to recognise your hand of favor in our lives. Thank you for your word in Christ name we pray Amen.

Ok take a moment to refocus as you continue to receive from God today. Let your focus shift off your tasks and to do lists and right now centre your thoughts on God and His word.

Do that by taking a slow deep breath and opening your hands in a posture of openness to God.

As you reflect on the goodness of God remember that the presence of the law is a result of the curse of sin. Take a moment today to acknowledge your struggle with sin and your dependence on the grace of God.

Confess to God any pride or selfishness or greed that's shifted your focus from God to self. Thank your Father for the gift of your grace that followed the gift of the law.

I recognise your hand of guidance in my life through both of these things and ask for your goodness to continue leading me to walk as the righteous  ones walked.  May the law remind me of your character and may your grace remind me of your son Jesus. Whose life enables me to walk by faith. I love you Lord....Amen

My friends respond to God today by choosing to shift your focus from uncertainty to faith. Receiving grace from God to do so. And untill next time may you abide in Christ Jesus.