Daily Readings - Sat Oct 12 2024
Galatians
22But Scripture has enclosed everything under sin, so that the promise, by the faith of Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe23But before the faith arrived, we were preserved by being enclosed under the law, unto that faith which was to be revealed24And so the law was our guardian in Christ, in order that we might be justified by faith25But now that faith has arrived, we are no longer under a guardian26For you are all sons of God, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus27For as many of you as have been baptized in Christ have become clothed with Christ28There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither servant nor free; there is neither male nor female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus29And if you are Christ’s, then are you the offspring of Abraham, heirs according to the promise
Sermon
The readings today invite us to reflect on the unity and equality brought by faith in Christ. In Galatians, Paul explains that through faith, we are all sons and daughters of God, transcending earthly distinctions. The law served as a guardian until faith was revealed, and now, in Christ, we are united beyond categories like Jew or Greek, servant or free, male or female. This unity is a gift of faith, making us heirs of God's promise.
In the Gospel, a woman praises Jesus' mother, but He shifts the focus to the blessedness of hearing and keeping God's word. This emphasizes that our true blessedness comes not from earthly ties but from our spiritual commitment. Jesus calls us to a life of obedience and faith, which unites us in our devotion to God.
Applying this to our lives, we are reminded to live out our faith with love and equality, treating all as one in Christ. The moral lesson is clear: our faith and obedience to God's word are what truly unite us, making us children of God and heirs of His promise. Let us embrace this unity and live it out in our daily lives.