Faith in Christ our Guardian

Galatians 3:23-25 (NTL)
23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed. 24 Let me put it another way. The law was our guardian until Christ came; it protected us until we could be made right with God through faith. 25 And now that the way of faith has come, we no longer need the law as our guardian.

The apostle explains the Mosaic Law was given for our own good that we might be able to judge right from wrong. It was as though we were put in protective custody by God until His plan in Christ could be accomplished. But because of Christ we have been made right with God. Our faith in Christ is sufficient to meet our needs. No longer are we bound to protective rules, but instead Christ has shown us how to live and Christ gave Himself that we might find mercy and grace from our sin.

If you have ever watched a movie with someone who is under protective custody; they have been told to refrain from any contact with others for their own safety. It is a rule they have been given to follow for their wellbeing. Most movies like to add drama so we find the person in protective custody suddenly breaking the rule and calling a family member or friend while the enemy is listening. The enemy then has their chance to attack and destroy. The Mosaic Law was a lot like this. The person was told what they must do to protect themselves, but if they did not follow the rules Satan was there to attack and destroy. Christ died so that we would find peace in Him. Christ died for our sin to protect us from eternal death. But Christ rose to life and lives in us to show us how we should live, directing our paths and protecting us from Satan’s harm. May we all let out faith in Christ grown and allow Christ our guardian to watch our every step and direct us in every way. Faith is about turning your life over to Christ and allowing Him to live through you. May God bless you and strengthen you in the faith of Christ.