Saturday, October 10, 2026

Scripture

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.” Galatians 5:6

Reflections

What really matters in God’s eyes?

Some may focus on trying to be a good person, doing the right thing.  They think to themselves, “Am I doing my best?  How am I falling short?  How can I be a better person?”  Although such thinking isn’t entirely bad, it can leave a person overly focused on self.  It will leave one feeling like their best is never good enough.

The Apostle Paul calls us to focus first on God, and then on loving our neighbor.  Take your eyes off self for a moment and focus on God.  It all begins with what God has done for us through Jesus Christ.  He lived a life of love.  He died on the cross for us.  He continues to love us—even as broken sinners.  When we turn to him in faith, we are reminded that our failings are not the final word.  His love for us is the final word.

When we receive that good news and trust in him, he fills us with his Spirit.  The same love that we have come to know through Jesus is the same love that is activated in us.  We love as Christ loved us.

What really matters is faith working through love.  Faith is the starting point, then love expressed is the outcome.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for what you have done for me through Jesus Christ.  Strengthen me in my faith that I might live that same love for others.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Galatians 5:2-6