Paul knows he has been called by God. He has a vision. He knows. But yet, what does he do? He still knows that he needs to make sure that he is being held accountable. He needs to make sure that he is faithful. He knows he can’t live this life alone. He knows that he needs the church. So do we. We need the church. We need each other. We can’t do it alone. We need this community.

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Good morning! It’s great to be back with you after a week away in Honduras. We had an incredible trip, and while I loved our time there, I’m grateful to be back reflecting on Galatians together. I hope you had a great week as well!

Today, we’re diving into Galatians 2:1-10.

A few key things stand out here. First, Paul continues to emphasize that the gospel he preaches was not something passed down to him from other people—it was revealed to him directly by God. He wants the Galatians to understand that his message is not rooted in human tradition but in divine revelation.

But at the same time, we see something interesting in verse 2: Paul says that he went to Jerusalem to meet privately with the church leaders “to make sure that I was not running or had not run in vain.” In other words, even though he knew with certainty that God had called him to preach to the Gentiles, he still sought confirmation and accountability from others.

There’s a tension here that we as Christians often have to navigate. On the one hand, we are called to seek God’s approval, not human approval. Paul makes this clear: “What they actually were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality.” But at the same time, Paul doesn’t isolate himself. He understands the importance of community, accountability, and wisdom from fellow believers.

This is such an important lesson for us. We are not meant to walk this journey of faith alone. Even Paul, with his direct revelation from Christ, still sought counsel from the church.

Who are the people in your life who hold you accountable? Who do you trust to speak truth to you, to challenge you, and to help you stay faithful?

One of the things I’m more convinced of now than ever is our need for the body of Christ—the church. And when I say church, I don’t just mean the building. I mean the gathered community of believers.

Yes, I’m talking about being involved in worship and small groups, but it’s more than that. It’s about being connected to people who will challenge you, support you, and grow with you. If the only spiritual nourishment we’re getting is from online devotionals, podcasts, and videos, we’re missing something vital. Because faith isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about living in community.

When we only consume Christian content in isolation, we can edit out the messy parts. But when we actually engage in a local church, we experience real people with real struggles—and that’s where growth happens.

Paul knew that—even after receiving his call directly from God, he still sought out the wisdom of fellow believers. We need that too.

So, here’s my encouragement for you today:

• Be plugged into a church. Not just as a box to check off, but because your soul needs it.
• Have people in your life who can speak truth to you. Who have you given permission to hold you accountable?
• Seek God’s approval above all else, but don’t neglect the wisdom of Christian community.

Tomorrow, we’ll see Paul and Peter have a bit of a disagreement—because, well, even the early church wasn’t perfect! Looking forward to digging into that together.

Thanks for being with us today—have a great day!