Galatians 1:1-5
Today's Scripture

¹Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— ²and all the brothers with me,
To the churches in Galatia:

³Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, ⁴who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, ⁵to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

As Paul introduces himself to the readers of his letter to the Galatians, he calls himself an apostle, sent by Jesus Christ and God the Father--not by men. He mentions that God the Father is the one who raised Jesus from the dead. He adds that this letter is from all the brothers with him.

When we correspond or introduce ourselves to others, how wonderful if we can do it, not on our own charisma or strength of personality, but present ourselves as one who is a child of God--the same God who raised Christ from the dead. With that resurrection power within us, we can have powerful communication and wonderful relationships!

Paul also mentions the brothers who are with him--there is strength in numbers. He sends grace and peace to his readers--grace from the Lord who gave himself to rescue us from this evil age. Paul seeks to like in the will of the Father, giving glory to him forever and ever.

If we start our day with this greeting, and keep it in mind throughout our daily tasks, we can be empowered to show God's love to all and encouraged to know the peace that he can give. We are part of a fellowship of believers, and we live to bring him glory in all we do!
- posted by Suzi @ 6:16 AM