CURSE OF THE LAW!

“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” Galatians 3:13,14. (NKJV).

“Here’s your sandwich. What’s wrong?” Timmy plopped down at the kitchen table.

“Not hungry.” He shoved the plate away. 

“Want to talk about it?” His fist clenched.

“I’ll never amount to anything, Grandfather.” His head dipped. “Sam yelled it when I struck out. With the bases loaded.”

“Ouch. Can’t help you there. But I can tell you one thing. We all fail. Guess you got caught in the curse of the law.”

Timmy's head snapped up. “What?” 

“Have rules in baseball?” He nodded. “Do they apply to everyone or just you?” Timmy bit his lip.

“Son, we have laws to follow. The laws are not bad. Problem is? We can’t follow them all--we mess up.”

“What should we do?”

“When we fail, we’re separated. Sometimes deserve to die, or hang on a tree. But the Lord Jesus came. He died on the cross for me. For you. He took my curse on Himself so I might be blessed.”

“What’s that got to do with baseball?”

“Plan to play another game?” Timmy nodded. “But you said you’d never amount to anything.”

Timmy's brow furrowed. "I was pretty mad."

"So? What will you do about it?"

“If the Lord took my curse--I’ll try again and practice a lot.” Timmy grinned. Grandfather chuckled, gave him a high five.

"That's the spirit. Proud of you, son."

Kingdom Thinking. According to the law, I’m required to live a perfect life. I failed. Big time. But the Lord Jesus came, died on the cross, so I could receive the promise of the Spirit, be set free. He loves me and promises never to leave me. He offers the same to you.