“Peace and mercy be on all who walk according to this rule and upon the Israel of God. From now on, let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” Galatians 6:16-17
Those who hold to the teaching of salvation through faith alone and grace alone for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ and His innocent sufferings and death on the cross receive God’s mercy and the peace of sins forgiven. They are the true Israel of God, and the true Israel holds to this teaching even though it brings persecution from those who advocate circumcision and the keeping of worship laws to merit God’s grace and favor.
Grant that I trust in You alone, O Christ, and not yield for a moment to the pressures of those who advocate a return to worship laws and ceremonies to merit God’s favor and be acceptable in His sight. Amen.
[Scrpture is quoted from The Holy Bible, Modern English Version, Copyright © 2024, 2017, 2014 by United Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House. All rights reserved.]