GALATIANS 5:5
"For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith."
The heart of every believer tells us that while we have been saved from God's wrath against our sins, our salvation is still to come, and until it does, we struggle daily against sin's power in our lives.
While Christ promises God's power against sin when we turn to him in faith, we still find ourselves in a battle. And when you're involved in a daily struggle against sin, your defenses grow tired. That is why we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. We're sick and tired of sin and can't wait for the time when our salvation is complete and we're made fully righteous.
Paul tells the church at Galatia that the Spirit also eagerly waits for our complete salvation. This is like a parent who purchases an awesome gift for their children and find they are just as excited as the kids for Christmas to roll around. A loving parent likes to give good things to their children, and so does our God. And one day, God will give us the greatest gift of all, a complete righteousness in Christ.
Sometimes we find ourselves giving up in the battle, settling for sin's deceptions instead of waiting for the better gift of righteousness. Don't let that be a constant in your life. Confess your sins and then eagerly wait with the Spirit for God's salvation.
LORD JESUS
Lord, I thank you for the promise of your gift of righteousness and your Spirit's desire to give us this gift in your time. Amen.
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