Day 30 ~ Galatians 5 - Philippians 1

“The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Does this seem like a hard command to follow? I don’t know about you, but there are some people who I have a difficult time loving. The Golden Rule is taught to our children from an early age, but how often do we keep this rule in mind for ourselves? When someone cuts us off on the road, moves ahead of us in the workplace, or otherwise takes advantage of us, is love our first reaction? Paul says that we need to make a conscious effort to keep unity among one another. If I am being honest with myself, I will realize that peace with others is not always my goal as I go throughout life. I am often too quick to judge others and become disappointed when their actions don’t meet my expectations. This is in contrast to the kind of peace Paul preaches and that Christ desires for his church.
How do we go about keeping unity among one another? Paul says it is by serving one another in love. This is especially crucial among followers of Christ. We must realize how much we need each other. We cannot go through the Christian life alone. How important the family of God is for believers! It is my prayer that Cowboy Fellowship be a church where love is flowing freely. Nonbelievers know that we are His by the love that we show for one another. Next time you are tempted to think an ill thought or negatively react towards another, make the effort to live at peace instead.

Adam Shelburne