Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17 (CSB)
On the Fourth of July, we take stock of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Often, the day is commemorated with barbecues and get togethers, but this year, as the country is a combination of safer-at-home and fully open, people fighting against injustice and racism, and many grieving the death of loved ones, it’s a strange and heavy time.
In celebration or somberness, let’s reflect on the freedom Christ gave us and soak in these words of truth:
The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners (Isaiah 61:1 CSB).
For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love (Galatians 5:13 CSB).
Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples.You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32 CSB).
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-2 CSB).
Because of Christ’s great love, we are free indeed.
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Now, more than ever, we need to share the reason for the hope that is within us. It spreads one relationship at a time. May sharing His love begin with me. Clinging to God this 4th!
Blessings,
Bev xx
We have a freedom in Christ especially if saved too know we are his loved Children. No matter what part of world we live. No matter what color our skin is. Jesus looks beyond that we a precious to him. Jesus looks at the heart. Jesus goes the extra mile. We should all do the same. Sure he went that extra for us when he when to Calvary for us. No grater love was shown for this world. God love us all by letting his one and only son be born not in a fancy Building or if there was Hospital in those day God said no. God chose a stable with animals. That is why when Mary and Joseph knocked on all the inn doors in those days there was no room for the special baby to be born. That special baby that was to be born was Jesus. For God all ready knew there be no room. Even before they began knocking. As God choose this special place for a reason. For the King of the world to be born in. That King was Jesus. Too show Jesus was humble and didn’t need anything fancy place to born in. God chose the stable. So we don’t need to have anything fancy or have fancy things to know the King of the world Jesus. Just come as we are. Jesus will show us a freedom we never new possible. It is because of God Son we can have this freedom. No matter what part of the world we live in. No matter what color skin we have. We are all loved. We are Children of the King of the world and that King is Jesus. I say Amen to that. Thank you incourage for another excellent reading. Xx
In Courage,
Now is the time God put us here on Earth to share His light & love in this world. We have an opportunity & a law from God to go & tell everyone about Him. Start the conversations & tell people why they are truly free. Not just free from England but free indeed with God’s love & protection. Share the hope we have in Christ. How He will see us through all the injustices & pandemic crisis. He will safely see us home.
Blessings 🙂