Wednesday, May 19, 2021

God's Way

 Galatians 3    Psalm 68     1 Chronicles 20-22

Paul challenges those who act without sound judgement, the foolish, to see they are being deceived by those that would take them away from following Jesus. The Spirit works through grace and a building faith and therefor the experience of miracles. The law was the tutor, that pointed us in the right direction, to receive the blessings by faith in Jesus Christ.

When we make the law the way to redemption, we curse the way of God. The law never gave us a way to impart life but point us to the right way to live. Faith in Jesus Christ will always set us apart as we live by faith rather than the rules of law. When we are baptized in the name of Jesus it is the start of eliminating the differences between us and allowing us to grow in love for one another.

The song shows that David wanted the followers of God to be able to contrast his greatness and the blessings of following him with those that choose their own path. God does not turn his back on us even when we turn our backs on God.

Even David was constantly under attack by Satan and when he let his guard down, he wanted to determine his strength. God wanted David and Israel to rely fully on him. The nation of Israel paid the price for the sin of David Leadership is often a lonely position to be in. Rather than seeking the will of God he launches into an extensive building program and wants to hide the evidence of his role.

David, when he looks can actually see his sin and asks God to hold him accountable and not the people. When David sees the messenger of the Lord and looks on in fear, he takes responsibility for the way he misleads them that has led to this sinful da.

Today we see the importance giving God the glory, honor and praise. God reminds David that failure to follow God’s commands will lead to the destruction not on of him but the nations of Israel. Our role is the lead people toward Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to do amazing work. 

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