Today's encouragement comes from Galatians 5:1, where we read these words:
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (ESV)The glorious liberty that the true children of God enjoy is a priceless treasure. This is why the world, the flesh, and the devil are always seeking to steal it away from us who are faithful in Christ and His church. Gospel liberty must be zealously guarded, maintained, and emboldened—otherwise, the "gospels" of works, self, and law will infiltrate the soul, and destroy all our joy.
The Galatians had heard the gospel of grace from Paul. They initially embrac-ed it. Later, they heard a gospel of law, and they began to believe it. Paul's words throughout the epistle were designed to bring them back to Christ. May we find our souls resting in Jesus' righteousness alone, today.
[Puritan quote of the day: "Full assurance is 'optimum maximum,' the best and greatest mercy; and therefore God will only give it to His best and dear-est friends.” —Thomas Brooks, in, "Heaven On Earth"]
