Reminders come in all shapes and sizes. They might be as big as a billboard on the side of the road or as small as the smile from an infant. God has placed things around us to remind us of His truth, His promises and His love for us.
Many of these reminders jump off the pages of the Bible. That is what I find in these verses:
Ephesians 4:17-24 NLT
With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. 18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. 19 They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
Answer this question: who is the authority in your life?
Our lives should point back to who will see as our authority.
Confusion is often seen in the lives of people who do not come under that authority and goodness of God.
Put aside the old ways. Put on the new ways. That is when God will renew our lives through the right authority and strength.
That is where we will find true and lasting freedom!
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