Book of Galatians
Day 25
READ Galatians 4:12-16
I plead with you, brothers and sisters, become like me, for I became like you. You did me no wrong. As you know, it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you, and even though my illness was a trial to you, you did not treat me with contempt or scorn. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself. Where, then, is your blessing of me now? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
COMMENTARY:
In these verses, Paul expresses his affection for the Galatians and his concern for their spiritual well-being. He reminds them that he became like them, urging them to become like him, free from the bondage of legalism and living in the freedom of the gospel. Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity and fellowship in Christ, despite differences in background and experience.
Questions to ponder:
- Reflect on the unity and fellowship we share in Christ. How can you cultivate unity and fellowship with fellow believers, despite differences in background and experience?
- Take some time to pray and ask God to help you love and care for fellow believers and to cultivate unity and fellowship in the body of Christ.
