Galatians 1:11
"But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which
was preached of me is not after man."
It was Paul's contention that the gospel he preached was no second hand tale; it had come to him direct from God. That was a big claim to make and it demanded some kind of proof. For that proof Paul had the courage to point to himself and to the radical change in his own life. He had been a fanatic for the law; and now the dominant center of his life was grace. This man, who had with passionate intensity tried to earn God's favor, was now content in humble faith to take what he lovingly offered. He had ceased to glory in what he could do for himself; and had begun to glory in what God had done for him.
Every effect must have an adequate cause. When a man is proceeding headlong in one direction and suddenly turns and proceeds headlong in the opposite direction; he suddenly reverses all his values so that his life turns upside down; some explanation is required. For Paul the explanation was the direct intervention of God.
Every effect must have an adequate cause. When a man is proceeding headlong in one direction and suddenly turns and proceeds headlong in the opposite direction; he suddenly reverses all his values so that his life turns upside down; some explanation is required. For Paul the explanation was the direct intervention of God.
God sends every man into the world with a part to play in his purpose. It may be a big part or it may be a small part. It may be to do something of which the whole world will know or something of which only a few will ever know.
My Friends, What ever your part may be or has been in God's plan, remember not to do things for your glory, but do them for the glory in what God has done for you.
Amen!
Reading: Gal. 1:11-17
Ref: HG SB
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
