Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen.
(Galatians 1:1-5, NASB)
Oh, I do love Paul’s epistles, and I’m excited to begin this journey through his letter to the Christ-followers in Galatia.
And just five verses into the book, we’re already encouraged.
First, Paul reminds his reader that Jesus Christ lives. We indeed serve a risen Savior, who walks with us every day.
Second, God gives us grace and peace. These are ours just because God loves us.
Third, our salvation through the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior protects us from the evil one. We live in very dark times, and this world is rapidly de-evolving into something rather ugly. But we have a rescuer. We’re not in this alone.
Finally, God does have a plan for each of us. And His will through us will give all glory to Him.
Whew. So much in just five short verses. I pray you’ll continue this journey with me as we learn more of God’s wisdom through Paul’s pen.
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