Galatians Devotional - February 28

Read & Reflect
Let’s prayerfully read Galatians 4 (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 4:21-31
Paul uses Sarah and Hagar as an allegory to contrast living under the law (slavery) versus living by faith in Christ(freedom).
Galatians 4:31 – “Therefore, brothers and sisters, we are not children of the slave but of the free woman.”

• What does this teach us about freedom in Christ?
• Hagar (slave woman) represents the old covenant—living under the law, striving for righteousness through human effort.
• Sarah (free woman) represents the new covenant—living by faith, receiving righteousness as a gift through Christ.
• As believers, we are children of the promise, not of slavery—we are free in Christ!

Reflection Questions:

• Do you sometimes live as if you are still in spiritual slavery, trying to earn God’s approval?
• How does this passage remind you to rest in God’s grace and walk in the freedom Christ has given you?

Prayer
Father,
Thank You for making me a child of promise, not of slavery. I confess that at times I rely on my own efforts instead of resting in Your grace. Help me to fully embrace the freedom I have in Christ, trusting in Your promises and living by faith.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Action Step

• Identify one way you can live more fully in the freedom Christ has given you.
• Let go of striving and rest in His grace.
• Remind yourself daily: “I am a child of promise, not of slavery.”
• Encourage someone else with the truth of freedom in Christ.
• How will you walk in the freedom of God’s promises today?