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freedom through Jesus


Yesterday was Memorial Day and the day our nation honors the people who lost their lives fighting for our country’s freedom.  I ask that we take some more time today to think about our spiritual freedom.

Jesus died for our salvation.  God knew that He had to close the gap between the people He loves and Himself.  That was not easy to cover because it cost Him what is most precious.  His son, Jesus.

Romans 8:2 NASB
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

Sin has been dealt with through the gift of Jesus.  That would be the death of Jesus and the suffering that came from God having to turn His back on Jesus.  That freedom is something we cannot take lightly.

John 8:36 NASB
So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

Freedom can be described in all different kinds of ways.  Often it refers to someone not received what they deserve.  On the other hand freedom can be described as something given by grace and undeserved and not easy to understand.

Jesus’ death was big deal, and it remains a big deal. What we have been freed from ought to give us pause and reason to praise God.  Our sin will not be held against us.  That means we will not have to be punished eternally for our wrong.  Jesus paid that price.

We are free.  That doesn’t mean we are puppets to only do what God wants.  It also doesn’t mean that we should choose to do anything we want.  Following God and choosing His best opens up even more freedom for each of us.

Live different.  Choose to be who God made us to be.  When we do, we don’t have to worry about the negative consequences of our actions and words.  No, we aren’t perfect, but we are forgiven and free!

1 Thessalonians 4:7  NLT
God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.

The best way to understand and grasp God’s best and our freedom is to seek the Spirit of God, listen to the Spirit of God and walk with God.  Period. We are forgiven and free.

Galatians 5:25 NASB
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.

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