Gene’s Daily Scriptural Postings.
“For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.”
Galatians 1:10
Daily Reading Plan
Read:
Galatians 1:1-24 Bible in a Year:
Galatians 4:1-31 ; Psalm 129:1-8
AUDIO VERSIONPLEASING OTHERSPleasing others is something most of us strive for throughout our lives, and in the new year, we all try to be better versions of ourselves. No matter how complicated our relationship with others might be, we desire to please other people.
“For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10
Paul realized there was much more to his faith than what other people said. Seeking approval by following others would never give Paul salvation or a right relationship with God. Only faith in Jesus could change Paul’s eternity.
That recognition changed the chain of command in Paul’s life.
It is hard to serve God even when it goes against our friends and family. Jesus knows this better than anyone.
“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” Matthew 26:39
Jesus’ trust in His Father produced obedience that resulted in our salvation.
Jesus asked God to spare Him the pain to come, but ultimately Jesus placed His faith in God. At a time when Jesus could have pleased others and made His life less painful by denying God, Jesus’ trust in His Father produced obedience which resulted in our salvation.
We, like Jesus, are God’s children. Every day we face the hard choice of where to put our trust. In those moments, we have to stop and ask the same question Paul did: Am I trying to please God or men?
What is one step you can take this week to shift your focus from what other people think and what God thinks?Do you need Prayer? We are here to pray with you.
“Heavenly Father, I, too, must ask the question. Am I about pleasing You, Father God, or man? My heart’s desire is to please You, Father God. As Your Holy Spirit within me leads me, I will be obedient to You with my choices in life. I may face hard choices of where to put my trust, but in these moments, I will stop and ask the same question. Am I really trying to please You or man. Thank You for Your lead in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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