God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into Actionনমুনা

Introduction

Galatians 5:16–26: In today’s reading, Paul tells the Galatians to let the Spirit direct their lives. He compares what human nature does with what the Spirit produces.

Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 5:22–23a GNT

The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control.

Reflect

Compare the list of behaviors in verses 19–21 with those in verses 22 and 23. How does Paul contrast the workings of the Spirit with human nature? In what ways does the Spirit direct your life?

Pray

Spirit of God, produce in me love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. Guide me to live as a child of God. These things I ask in Jesus’s holy name. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Galatians 6:1–18: Paul gives the Galatians instructions for living in community.