Human Attempt

Scripture
Galatians 4:23 The son of the slave wife was born in a human attempt to bring about the fulfillment of God's promise.

Observation
Paul is speaking about Ishmael, and how Abraham tried to fulfill Gods promise his own way. Something was birthed, brought to life, that would grow to persecute Gods promise and plan.

Application
Oh foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you? Oh foolish Barry,who has cast a spell on you? How could I ever think that somehow Gods plan for me would be fulfilled by human effort, a work of the flesh? I need to be a man who walks in the Spirit, so close to the Lord. Only then can I really discover the fulfillment of Gods promises to me.

Prayer
Fill me Lord, with Your Holy Spirit. Baptist me afresh, anew. May I walk in Your Word, walk in Your Presence, and walk in a knowledge of Your plan and path to fulfill Your promises to me.