Keep Your Focus

6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

7You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? 8That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you. (Galatians 5:6,7)

Thoughts: Paul uses a track term- "who cut in on you to keep you from running a good race?"  Our race is not one of obedience- who can obey the best.  Rather we are all called to believe and to love.  It is not trying harder or doing more things that counts.  

    In the 100 meter relay the U.S.A. team dropped the baton.  But upon further review, they were cut in on- bumped- by a runner form Brazil.  We should keep our eyes focused on the prize.  

Prayer: Lord, let my focus be on faith and love- holding these two things together.