For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.  The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love (Galatians 5:6).

Love…an expression of faith.

I like it.

When you are trying to justify yourself through works by observing the Law, following the rules, or just being “good enough,” you are totally focused on yourself.  You kinda have to be–you’re examining everything you do to see if it measures up.  That doesn’t leave a lot of room for others on your priority list.  I know that when I’m in a Law frame of mind, even the things I do for others are recorded and evaluated on my mental “How’m I doing?” list.  Even my acts of love are examined in the light of how they help me.

But faith…now faith is inherently selfless.  It acknowledges that you have nothing to do with your own justification and must rely completely on God.  Your eyes are on him, and not yourself.  When you are in this place, God shows you the needs around you.  You act, not as a means of improving your stats on Eternity’s Scoreboard, but out of the overflow of the superabundance of enoughness in your heart.

It’s a good place.

I need to spend more time there.

Care to join me?

Happy Friday, Beloved.