"She Reads Truth" Galatians Reading Plan

Day 2 of "She Reads Truth" Galatians Reading Plan


Today's reading is Galatians1: 11-24

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel.12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it.14 And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers.15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace,16 was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone;17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas and remained with him fifteen days.19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James the Lord's brother.20 (In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!)21 Then I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia.22 And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.23 They only were hearing it said, "He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy."24 And they glorified God because of me.

 The thinking questions for today are:

Do you feel free today? Truly free?

From what or where did God save you? Thank Him! Tell your friends!

With what kinds of grace-gifts has God equipped you? Write them down, thank Him, and ask God to use you. Watch out - he will!

Copyright 2012 She Reads Truth.

To be honest, these questions are much harder to answer than yesterday's. I feel like I don't understand myself well enough to be sure of any of this, but here we go!

Do you feel....
No. I continue to try to replace the bondage I feel from by past, with the freedom that God promises is mine in Christ. But all I can do is claim the promise is true in my life and have faith that it is real. I do not feel it at all. How do I get to the place of feeling the freedom of forgiveness and life in Christ?

From what.....
Thank you Father for delivering me from my sinful past. I was mired in self, ignoring You, and living a tired, senseless, directionless life. I didn't deserve any notice from You. Yet You never let me go. When I finally decided (certainly by Your grace) to listen to Your voice, I heard Your love, forgiveness and acceptance of me as Your daughter. I know now my life has purpose (to love You and love others). I can walk out my life with You by my side, knowing ultimately I will be with You forever. Thank You, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

With what kinds....
Oh, dear. This is the hardest one for me. Here I am, 58 years old. And I have no idea what my grace-giftings are! I can't sing, teach, preach, prophesy; I'm not even a good housekeeper or seamstress! I want to know what my "calling" is. I want to serve God with whatever gifts I have from Him. I have asked in prayer to have it revealed to me, but either I am not listening well, or He hasn't said anything yet. I am very eager to hear from Him!

This has been quite an eye-opener for me! How little I know my Lord. Father please help me to really know You. It is the desire of my heart.

"She Reads Truth" Galatians Reading Plan

Today I started the "She Reads Truth" study of Galations. The reading for today is Galatians 1:1-10

     1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.


The study questions for the day are:

Is anything bewitching you?

Is there a person, a lie, a thought, a belief that is allowing you to believe anything other than the amazing news that you've been bought with the blood of Jesus for the pleasure and perfect will of God?

Have we begun to live in a way that we aim to please men rather than the one who authored such Good News for us?

Copyright 2012 She Reads Truth. 

Is anything bewitching me?
Possibly. I am not entirely sure of the meaning of this question, however I will assume that I do. Things that bewitch me (draw me away from the Lord): 1. World of Warcraft,
2. FOOD, 3. Relationships with people not following the Lord.  There are most likely more than that, but I will start with those.

Is there a person....?
I sometimes dwell on the big sins of my past and get caught up in the shame of them. I know God has forgiven me through the blood and death of Jesus. I know my sins have been cast into the sea, and that God never thinks of them again. But I still can convince myself that I have to DO something to make Him like me again! This is most certainly a like from the Pit of Hell!

Have we begun....?
I find myself wanting pastor and teachers that I respect to know what I have studied, done for God, or realized about myself or God. Sometimes I do a thing just so I can tell these men about it. I am ashamed of these times. I want to only please my Lord.