Psalm 93, 96, 148, 150
Isaiah 59:1-15a
Galatians 3:15-22
Luke 1:67-80
These last days of the Advent season are filled with
reminders from God of the promises he made to Abraham and his people – the promise
that is soon to be fulfilled with the birth of Jesus. Zechariah, prophesying
after his tongue was freed, remembers the promise to Abraham. Paul, in writing
to the Galatians also explains the promise to Abraham. God’s word, the covenants
he makes with his followers, remains true and binding no matter the
circumstances that come between the promise and its fulfillment.
Paul continues his explanation of the covenant in relation
to the law. Some could not see how one could be separate from the other. Just
as the discussion of law and faith, Paul reminds us that laws were put in place
because of our imperfection, not because God’s word is not good enough.
Today, just a day away from our recognition of the fulfillment
of the covenant God made so long ago, as we live in an age of the fulfilled
promise. Let us consider the imperfections we have the keep us from God and
perhaps, how our own limitations may draw us closer to him.
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