New stages are inevitable with
children. The only constant with children is change. Change in height and
weight and speech and understanding. My daughter is at the independent stage.
She likes to dress and pour and snap herself. She also likes to walk by herself,
without my hand naturally. This has been an ever increasing battle of safety
and obedience all in one, accompanied with my ability to allow her some
freedom. She is learning to hold on to the cart or stroller and walk in step
with me and I am learning how to let go and give her freedom.
When you accept Jesus in your
life, you are given a new found freedom from sin. You have been set free. Sin
no longer has a hold on you because Jesus took it away (Romans 3:23).
You have been set free from sin and have
become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18
Do you believe that you were set
free from sin? When you accept the freedom that comes from accepting Christ,
you are lifted out of the pit of sin. Your perspective changes and you can see
the other side. Whatever entangles you, addictions or malice or anger or guilt,
becomes a victory in Christ. You are able to grow and develop the righteousness
that comes with following Jesus.
Sin no longer has a stronghold
over you when you accept Jesus. Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18).
He came to set you free from whatever holds you hostage. Anxiety. Depression.
Loneliness. Grief. Insecurities. Bad relationships. Lies. He offers freedom. He offers life.
Not a life of monotony or comfort but one of fullness and abundance (John 10:10).
A life that changes eternal destinies and impacts the world for his glory.
Praying that you see the freedom
that you have in Jesus if you have accepted him as your personal Savior and if
you have not, that your eyes would be open to the freedom that is being offered to
you.
Praying that you would be set free from any sin that you are currently
wrestling with and that you would be able to use that victory to help another
going through a similar trial, as our trials are not just for us but to benefit
others in the name of Jesus (2 Corinthians 1:4). Praying that you would live each day in the freedom that comes with following Christ and learn how to navigate through it in your walk.
This song, Shake the World, by Finding Favour is a fun way to wrap up the
freedom and its effects on you and those around you. Things change and you are never the same. Neither are those you encounter. Have a listen.
When we all start marching to the beat of the drumMoving to the rhythm of the Kingdom to comeIt's gonna shake the world
You are here to make a difference in the kingdom of God now. You meant to be free in Christ.