Freedom

I'm starting another open topic here: freedom in Christ.

Recently I have been reflecting on the many ways that growing in my relationship with God has freed me from mentalities, actions and feelings that had some hold on me, such as timidity, guilt and a divided heart. It is not to say that these issues never come up - but that I recognize them if they do and struggle with them far less.

A passion of mine is to see the people of God freed from the bondage of sin, especially fears. I often see Christians walking in the pain of the past that God has already taken. Jesus said something so amazing in John 8: 34-36:

“I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

When we accept Christ's death and resurrection, the Bible says that we are loosed from the law of sin and death- and forever belong to the family of God. My prayer is that we live fully, completely in that freedom - and be used to advance His kingdom in the process. What power we have in Christ! Stay posted for thoughts...