Not In Vain

DEVOTION
GALATIONS
NOT IN VAIN
Gal 2:1-2
2 I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I did this privately to those who seemed to be leaders, for fear that I was running or had run my race in vain.
NIV
As I did deal with the revelation yesterday, I think I should take a peek at this being before those who seemed to be leaders part which includes this running my race in vain. I suppose it might be a good thing to double check my calling with those who seem to be leaders. It does not make a whole lot of sense to be out there completely on my own, not ever involved and in concert with the rest of the body. I know this and thoroughly agree with this concept. I have checked with those who seem to be leaders and I do serve within the confines of their leadership to a point. Although I may have some differences in a few of the issues, or beliefs of the present denomination I am associated with, I do not take the liberty to preach or teach those revelations I have received because I believe that would be divisive in that portion of the body. I am not sure how that works, in that we are supposed to be one body. How can people have so different of a view of the truth than I do? I have explained my revelation, my beliefs to those who seem to be leaders of the church and they do not have a problem with me teaching and preaching so I guess I am alright. I am not running my race in vain, but I am doing the right thing, saying the right thing, at least while I am in their midst. As long as God has me where I am at this point I can continue to share the truths of his word as I am doing. I may hold back on one issue about the gifts of the Spirit and how they operate to the fullest, yet I am not sure the truth would be received by those who have lived for so long in the traditional thinking they have. And does that affect the basics of the Gospel? I think not! Does that change the facts of salvation, the saving grace of Christ? I think not! Does that change a person’s position in Christ? Not at all! Are both I and they saved? Absolutely! Am I having any spiritual influence in their lives? I just might be. Am I helping them more forward in their journey with God? I hope so. So as long as I have checked with those who seem to be leaders and there are good with what I do, and more importantly God is pleased with what I do, I am running my race, and it is not in vain.