Good day dear friends.
Please be in prayer for Emily Lawrence. She was set to undergo surgery last night. We pray all is well with her. Emily is the daughter of Theresa and Steve.
Here is our text for today from Galatians 1: 1 Paul an apostle—sent neither by human commission nor from human authorities, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the members of God's family who are with me,
To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to set us free from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Someone once said there was a difference between being a disciple and an apostle. A disciple is one who sits at the feet of a great teacher and learns. An apostle not only learns, but goes and puts into practice that which he/she has learned. Paul took his title as apostle as a badge of responsibility and honor. His honor, like that of Jesus, was to serve not to be served, and he did this quite well all through his life. His commission to serve as an apostle was from Jesus Christ and not human orders. He also knew the presence of those who believed like him gave him further authority to serve.
In this short passage Paul writes to all the churches of Galatia. His desire is for them to receive God's grace and God's peace. No greater gift because of Christ's sacrifice. God's underserved favor and love and peace freely given to those who believe and who would receive it.
Paul also lifts high the name of Jesus and expects us to do the same.
All of that in a greeting. What do we convey in our greetings each day? Is it as lofty and heavenly as Paul's? Or do we convey something different?
A great "Good morning!"" goes a long way farther than a grunt or moan showing at least that we're alive.
Let your greeting be one of life and grace and peace!
PRAYER: God of grace and peace, let me today share You with how I greet others. I ask this in Christ Jesus' precious name and for His sake, amen.
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
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