Galatians 3: 26 It is through faith that
all of you are God's children in union with Christ Jesus. 27 You were baptized into
union with Christ, and now you are clothed, so to speak, with the life of
Christ himself. 28 So there is no difference between Jews
and Gentiles, between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are
all one in union with Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are
the descendants of Abraham and will receive what God has promised.
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Tattered clothes
made me feel ashamed to be in public. Ridicule
from other children made me self-conscious about my garments and I began to
second guess my abilities. “What do I have to offer if I don’t fit in?” I
thought from my insecurities.
- I was insecure.
- I was self-conscious about my outward appearance.
- I was busy looking on the outside of me and I did not like what I saw.
Paul concludes his
explanation of the temporary use of “The Law.” He mentions that “It is through
faith” that we are GOD’s children. Baptism by the HOLY SPIRIT brought all who
believed in JESUS as the Savior, into union with CHRIST. Now the promise of
being a descendant of Abraham is available to those who believe.
My Observations
- I can be secure in this life when I put my trust in JESUS.
- Sin soiled and tore my godly clothes.
- GOD gave me new clothes that are not made with human hands, rather of the SPIRIT.
Being adopted into
the family of GOD has its benefits. I mean, now I am in union with CHRIST and I
can be confident that the Creator wants me to have everything in HIS kingdom. Unfortunately
my insecurities blind me to focus on the world and I overlook GOD’s kingdom.
I fall into the trap
of trying to wear clothes made from humans and I adorn myself in businesses,
jobs, titles, political affiliations, social groups and social pressures. These
clothes get old quickly, BUT GOD’s clothes never stain or tear. I gladly wear
the life of JESUS as a garment I am not ashamed to wear.
Challenge
- What does the passage say about equality?
- How does this passage address insecurity?
- Will you accept the security of GOD for this life and the next by believing in JESUS as your Savior so you can put on HIS new clothes of purpose and freedom today?
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