We all have intentions, and we all follow with certain intentions. But in Genesis 12.1-4, we see the intentions of God is to bless Abraham and his offspring. God has his intentions towards us and this is good. But as per Bible - we also have the Devil whose intentions is to harm and evil. Therefore: 1. Trusting and following the intentions of God 2. Be aware of Devil's intentions which is evil.

In the backdrop of coming under false teachers, having went astray towards legalism A. Paul says to the Galatian church - Become as i am even as i have become as you are. so which really means A. Paul admonishes believers to remain in the faith (gospel of Jesus Christ) and in the admonishment of each other in Christ. One of christian's identity and lifestyle is - admonishment.

Focusing our eyes on the eternal nature of God will give us hope, encouragement and praise. The problem is too often we are focused on our needs and problems. The result is we often forget our calling of praise and worship to him alone. we exist to praise him. All of life is in his hands, the psalms is leading us to see - that we can't hide anything from him because He is all knowing. Ultimately the psalms leads us to say to number our days, that we may gain a wise heart. The application is - keep crying out to God for help which is our only way of life on this earth. The point is - Keep seeking God.

1. God know when to come (He knows the right time to intervene in our miseries) In the time of great difficulty of the Jewish race, Christ came. 2. God comes to the broken (one who will receive his message and spread it to others) God knows us, who we are and what we need. 3. Jesus came to us as a humble child with no place to lay (Jesus was born in a manger) to identify with the weak and also to tell us that he understands our pains, 4. Christ birth brought good news and great joy to the shepherds (Christ brings joy into our lives) For more please listen..

Message on Christmas season. A child who was born in a humble state, will later to become our King.

Christ set us free from the elementary principles of the world, from the law and gave us the place of sonship. It's about bridging the gap, between God and us. It changes the whole concept of God. listen and be blessed!

The place of the law before Christ came. 1. The Law is the imprisoned everyone v.23 2. The Law acted as our guardian v.24 3. But now we’re no longer under a guardian. V.25 4. In Christ we have become sons of God V.26-27 (through Baptism – which is a sign, symbol of putting our faith in Christ alone for salvation) 5. There is no race, gender, nationality, all are one in Christ Jesus. V.28 6. Sons of Abraham (heirs) according to promise. V.29 What does it mean to us now, since Christ has come? In Christ – we are blessed, now. a) We’re no longer held captive under the law – we’re free b) We're no longer under a supervision – Christ leads us now as our leader and guide. c) We’re justified by faith – we're made righteous by Christ righteousness. d) Sons of God – we have a closer relationship with God as He becomes our Father and we his sons. e) Offspring of Abraham, heirs – according to promise (all the blessings promised to Abraham becomes ours (those who put their faith, belief in Jesus Christ). Application: Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Live and walk with Christ. Hold on to all the promises of God in Christ. Whatever good things you do, do out of faith and thanksgiving, as an act of praise and worship to God. You and I cannot hold or sustain ourselves in this world, but Christ can sustain us, not only in this world and life, but unto eternity, to everlasting life.

Why then the law was given? 1. Because of Transgression, so that when sin is revealed as truly, utterly sinful, man might turn to Christ. The law cannot deal with our sins, only Christ can and he did. 2. The law was given for a time being - until Christ should appear, it has a fix date, fix validity. So the Jewish Christians in Galatians (today people who would tend to look into legalism) should take notice of this, that the law is temporary. (the shadow of things to come, especially the coming of the Messiah) 3. The law was given by angels through intermediary (more than one) In essence - it was Christ who gave them the law (to the Israelites), so the purpose of Paul is to say - Christ is the law, but now that he has come in the flesh, died and resurrected for our sins, the Galatians church and all believers must look to Christ alone for Salvation. Nothing can deal with sin, not even the law, but Christ did. So all who trust and believe in Jesus will be saved. Amen.

The place of law in, God's grand scheme of salvation. Gal 3.15-18 is that it is sub-ordinate to God's plan of Salvation by faith because of: 1.Covenant - God made covenant with his people. 2.Promise - God made promise with Abraham - that he will surely bless him, all nations will be blessed through his offspring. 3.Inheritance - It is related to the Covenant and the Promise, it related perhaps to Christ. In all these - Paul is trying to say to the Galatians church that - because of the Covenant God made with his people (to the Patriarchs), to bless their descendants, God also promised to Abraham for the same, and the promise is understood as the inheritance, pointing to Christ and his blessings. Therefore Salvation (blessings) offered to us by Christ come by faith. so Paul is saying to the Galatians church - Live by faith in Jesus Christ.