Galatians Devotional - February 17

Celebrate Your Identity in Christ!
Did you take away a fresh truth from yesterday’s sermon "I AM ALIVE"?
Celebrate the new life you have in Christ!
Let’s prayerfully read Galatians 3 (Repetition leads to deeper meditation).

• Does any new highlight stand out to you?
• How would you explain this to a friend?
• What application might this have in your life?

Zoom Into Galatians 3:1-5
Paul challenges the Galatians for trying to finish in their own strength what began through the Spirit.
Reflection Questions:

• Are there areas where you rely on your own efforts rather than trusting God’s Spirit?
• How does remembering your experience of God’s Spirit strengthen your faith today?

Meditation: Rivers of Living Water (John 7:38)
“[Out of your] innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.” – John 7:38 (NASB)

• Imagine Jesus standing before you—His eyes kind and welcoming, His heart tender yet affirming.
• He speaks: “I’ve given you My Spirit to live inside you. The power of the living God can transform you, embolden your speech, and empower your witness. You have the power. You have the boldness. You have the words. Now let My Spirit flow out of you like rivers of living water.”
• Welcome the Holy Spirit’s prompting and empowerment.
• Thank Jesus for not leaving you alone but coming to you through His Spirit.

Prayer Prompt
Jesus, I receive all that the Spirit has given me . . .
I am thankful for the gift of the Holy Spirit, especially because ________________________.
Action Step

• Write down one area where you will intentionally surrender control to God this week.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you trust Him more fully in that area.
• How will you allow the Spirit’s power to flow through you this week?