Galatians 4:8-20
Today's Scripture

This section of Scripture reminds me of a parent pleading with a teenager. The teenager at one time listened to all the parent said--would do anything to please the parent. The teenager was full of joy whenever the parent came into his or her room--the parent was always a welcome sight.

But suddenly, all the valuable teaching the parent has instilled into the child is gone as the child grows up. Suddenly, the teenager listens to other voices that seem much more engaging and interesting than the parent's voice.

Paul is anxious about his children, the Galatians. He so wants them to listen to right teaching and not be swayed by those who would lead them astray.

The Galatians, like our teenagers, have free will. They can choose to listen or not--or to whom they will listen. But we can pray and continue to teach godly principles with our words, but mostly, by our lives. We can pray that God will open their eyes to the truth and follow in His path.
- posted by Suzi @ 7:12 PM