Remain in Faith

Points
1. Paul was wandering why they had been mislead to think they received a right relationship with God and the Spirit by the works of the law rather than by faith.
2. They began with the Spirit, this they should remain in the Spirit and not be sustained or perfected by the flesh.
3. "Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness". Individuals of faith will be sons of Abraham because God told Abraham "In you all the nations be blessed".

Personalize
The Gentiles began their walk with Christ not through the law but by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. It was in their faith that they were made right with God and not through the works of the law. It is hard for us to believe that nothing else is required to received the Holy Spirit and the blessings of the Christian life beyond faith. Martin Luther in his commentary on Galatians wrote: "But this we must needs learn, that forgiveness of sins, Christ and the Holy Ghost are freely given unto us at the only hearing of faith, notwithstanding our horrible sins and demerits. And we must not weigh, how great the thing is that is given, and how unworthy we are of it (for so should the greatness of the gift, and our unworthiness terrify us); but we must think that it pleaseth God freely to give unto us this unspeakable gift, unto us, I say, which are unworthy, as Christ in Luke saith: 'Fear not little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give unto you (lo, to give unto you, saith he) the kingdom'".

The gifts of the Holy Spirit, Christ and forgiveness are given to us not because of our own merit but because we have placed our faith in Jesus Christ. We are justified and blessed only because of God's grace given through Jesus Christ. Our value comes from what Christ has done for us. We do not have to seek our value through good works or lawful acts, because our value comes through our faith placed in Jesus Christ alone. It is God who chooses the good gifts He provisions are not based on our actions or activities but solely because of the cross of Christ. Let us begin our walk in faith and continue in faith trusting Our heavenly Father to provide all we need.

Prayer
Lord help us to continue our walk with you by continuing in faith and not turning to personal works or efforts. We solely place our trust and confidence in Jesus Christ.

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