Galatians 5:7
“You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?”
Galatians 5:7 NIV
There are many things in the world today that are attacking Christianity. There is a secular agenda, a communist agenda, an Islamic agenda, a relativism agenda, a new-world order agenda, an alien agenda, many cultish agendas, and a satanic move towards disintegrating everything and anything to do with the God of the Bible and His only Begotten Son. You were running so well. Who cut in on you from obeying the truth Paul lamented, O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth of the gospel of grace? Earlier in his letter, Paul had already challenged them with the question, Did You receive the Spirit by works of the Law or by the hearing of faith? But having begun in the Spirit having begun by the hearing of faith, these believers were now trying to perfect themselves by the flesh. No wonder Paul questioned whether his efforts in sharing the gospel of grace with these Galatians had been in vain. Today, there are many Godly men and women who, like Paul, are seeking to share the truth of the gospel of grace in a secular, relativistic world where numerous religious rites and ungodly agendas flourish and where Satan's influence is increasingly evident. And as the attack on biblical Christianity increases in its furious ferocity, in its ever increasing circle of influence, they also at times are tempted to wonder, as did Paul, if their efforts are futile.
But God remains in control and the Lord Jesus continues to quietly and successfully build His Church, as He promised. He is doing this with a faithful few. He is using men and women who have given their lives wholly to Him and the gates of hell will never ever prevail against the plans and purposes of God. Let us be earnest in our search for truth and in His strength seek to remain steadfast in our faith and true to the gospel of God. Let us pray that we do not fall into any legalistic practices or find ourselves influenced by one or other of Satan's proud, anti-God agendas. Let us run the race that is set before us, looking away from the world and looking steadfastly to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith. Let us never forget that in the same way that we were justified by faith when we first believed, we are to spend the rest of our lives being sanctified by faith in the power of the Spirit, as we abide in Christ and submit to the leading and guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit!!!
Father thank You for this day and that Your Word stands fast forever and ever. Lord open the windows of heaven and pour out Your abundant blessings upon my friend and family. Lord no matter what evil agendas may be used by the enemy to discredit Your name, to belittle the Person and Work of the Your name, to blind the eyes of the unsaved, and to shipwreck the lives of those that have been saved by grace through faith, we know that You are stronger and You have promised to finish the good work that You have started in all believers. Lord use my friend to be a bold a witness of Your amazing mercy and grace to all today. Daddy we love You amen. Be a blessing. Love ya !!
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