Scripture: Galatians 5:6
Being circumcised or not being circumcised doesn’t matter in Christ Jesus, but faith working through love does matter.
Thought for the Day: I came across an article while I was working on a sermon. I liked the title, so I started reading. It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be. In fact, the title was the antithesis of the article. I was expecting to read an article on the grace and unmerited love of God. Instead, I was reading an article that used the words but continually placed constraints on God’s love and mercy. It’s like a spouse turning to his/her partner and saying, “I love you, but I need you to first do…” (with an extensive list). Divine love doesn’t have a list of stipulations and prerequisites. It is one thing to say I love you unconditionally, and here are a few things on which I hope we can work to strengthen our relationship. It is something entirely different for God to be depicted as One whose love is dependent on things we do.
Prayer: May I never undermine your love, O God, because of my insecurities. Amen.
