cursed!

Galatians 3:10, 13

All who rely on observing the law are under a curse… (but) Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.

I am gently reminded by the Holy Spirit that even as I try to do the right thing, not to rely on that as my cause for blessing.

If I believe in my heart that God’s premise for blessing me is because I have done the right things, I come under a curse because God can’t just hold me to the parts of the law that I do keep, but also to all that I don’t.

That's why I needed today. That's why Easter Friday is Good!

I am blessed only because of my beautiful Saviour, the Father’s only Son. He took every curse I deserved and gave me every blessing that I didn’t deserve.

I now receive blessing because I believe (that is, by faith) that I am righteous in Christ.

By the goodness of Christ, you are highly favoured and empowered to live the great destiny you have. By the goodness of Christ, you are blessed and who loves others selflessly.

May every one of us be blessed as a vessel of the love and good news of Christ.

Prayer for this week: Father, I want the love you have showed me to transform the way I live. I want my actions to always testify of the great love you have shown. Prepare opportunities this week for me to express love in situations, both easy and hard.