God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into ActionSample

Introduction

Galatians 4:8–20: Paul is deeply worried that other people have turned the Galatians away from what he has taught.

Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 4:8 GNT

In the past you did not know God, and so you were slaves of beings who are not gods.

Reflect

Reread verses 8–11. What is Paul’s concern for the Galatians? What does he ask the Galatians to remember (verses 13–14)? Based on today’s reading, how would you describe what Paul is feeling? How does he connect his personal feelings to his longing for his readers (verse 19)?

Pray

Lord God, through Christ you have been revealed to me and I am humbled and thankful that I now know you and you know me. May Christ’s nature continue to be formed in me and show itself in my love for others. I praise you, Lord God. Truly blessed am I. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Galatians 4:21–31: Paul cites the example of Abraham’s two sons to describe our relationship with God.