”grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.“
Galatians 1:3-5 KJV
Paul’s opening words to the church in Galatia, present day Turkey, “May God’s undeserved kindness and total well-being that flow from our Father God and from the Lord Jesus be yours. He’s the Anointed One Who offered Himself as the sacrifice for our sins! He has rescued us from this evil world system and set us free, just as our Father God desired. May all the glory be to God alone, throughout time and eternity. Amen!” Peace included health, prosperity and total well-being. Grace was not just a message that Paul taught, but the way he dealt with deceived people. Even over the confused churches that were mixing works and grace, Paul spoke blessing and peace. When we learn to bless and release “undeserved kindness” and “well-being” over those who oppose us, perhaps then they will listen to us. This “evil world system” includes the religious system that is based on duty and performance instead of love and grace. Let’s learn to walk in love and grace. Amen!
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