Life Applications and Lessons from the Book of Galatians – Part 2
(Vol. 96)
I love the way the Lord is speaking to us through His Word in Galatians. Let’s take a look at some of the life applications and lessons from the book of Galatians this week.
Galatians is a relatively short book of the Bible. As we read and study the scriptures this week, we will finish Galatians. There are many good lessons in this book!
Life Applications and Lessons
Galatians 5:16-17
“I say then, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. Galatians 5:16-17
- Listen to and follow the Spirit’s leading.
- The Spirit’s desires and our fleshly desires go in opposite directions.
- We have free will to make the choice.
- Let the Spirit lead you. You will know It is the Spirit, because It will most likely be the opposite of your fleshly desires.
- It is all driven by desire: You can desire to please yourself or the Lord.
- The Spirit desires to please God, even at the expense of pleasing the person.
- It is like we have a civil war going on inside of us.
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won’t be tempted.” Galatians 6:1
- Restoring people to living by the Spirit is the right thing to do. Be careful though. It comes with warnings.
- Do it gently! Most people will not even listen to you if you come at them with a harsh or haughty tone in your voice.
- Watch out for yourself.
- There are several ways to fall when correcting others.
- If you had the same weakness at one time, it might be easy to fall back into the same temptation.
- Being judgmental toward them, even privately within your own heart
- Gossiping and telling others about them
- Being proud and/or conceited that you aren’t living like them
Galatians 6:7
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
Galatians 6:7
This is very obvious:
- Sow lettuce – Reap lettuce
- Sow tomatoes – Reap tomatoes
- Sow corn – Reap corn
These are NOT so obvious:
- Sow hatred – Reap hatred
- Sow frustration – Reap frustration
- Sow drama – Reap drama
- Sow anger – Reap anger
So many times at school, I would see the same students for the same problems, only with different people. They were the common denominator, but they could not see that. They were sowing drama or hatefulness, so that is what they reaped.
On a positive note, you can also sow and reap these:
- Sow love – Reap love
- Sow peace – Reap peace
- Sow calmness – Reap calmness
- Sow grace – Reap grace
- Sow joy – Reap joy
We could go on and on. Let’s take notice of what we are sowing/planting in our lives and make sure they are on the positive side!
Galatians 6:9
“So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9
- Corn takes weeks/months to harvest from the time it is planted. Farmers know this and don’t get frustrated or give up on it. Instead, they water and nurture it until the time of the harvest.
- Many times we find ourselves in a situation with someone where we are sowing peace or love toward them but not getting the same thing in return. Keep in mind that we may not see immediate results. It is easy to get frustrated and give up on them.
- The seeds have to have time to grow and process.
- Be patient and don’t give up. Keep watering and nurturing the seed – the harvest will come in time!
Life Applications and Lessons in Bible Study
Please join us as we read the Word each week, and feel free to share your insights on these scriptures as well.
Life Applications and Lessons Resources
If you have joined me recently, these daily life applications and lessons are examples of some of the comments I am writing in the Bibles I am giving to my grandchildren when they graduate from high school. Click here to see the post where I explain this eternal gift idea. I want to give them all the resources I can to use in today’s world!
Some of My Favorite Bible Study Resources
She Reads Bible
Fine Tip Pens
Men’s CSB Study Bible
Of course all of these items come in different colors and varieties. I just love these! What are your go-to Bible study resources?
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Since this finishes Galatians, I will be reading and studying the book of Ephesians next. Please join me! I look forward to hearing what the Lord wants to share next week!
Until next week…
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“From one Man He has made every nationality to live over the whole earth and has determined their appointed times and the boundaries of where they live.” Acts 17:26
(New Testament)
Sowing, watering and nuturing seeds – such a great way to think about the time and resources we invest in ourselves, each other and His kingdom, Susan. Love this series so, so much and I hope you have a fabulous weekend. Big hugs, CoCo
Thanks so much CoCo! I hope you are away from the storms down there!
Thank you so much Coco! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!