“So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.” James 4:7-10 The Message
This is our message. No matter what happens – in our personal lives, or in the world – may we boldly remain steadfast upon this foundational truth.
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:36
Daniel knew it in the lions’ den, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego knew it in the fire, David knew it in the wilderness, Paul knew it in chains, John knew it on the island of Patmos, Pastor Saeed Abedini knows it in prison, and countless others know it under communist rule, tyrannical regimes, intense persecution… No matter what circumstances we face directly around us or in the world, no one can chain our spirits once Christ has set us free.
And there is no greater freedom than that.
Happy freedom day, no matter where you are!
“On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.” Revelation 19:16
May our Lord and King bless you today as you seek Him with your whole heart and as you worship the Mighty One in Spirit and in Truth. If you’ve never heard these Holy Spirit-inspired words from Dr. S.M. Lockridge who was pastor of Calvary Bible Church during the 2nd half of the 20th century, you are in for a treat. He praises the Name of King Jesus like no other. And if you have, well, it just never gets old. I pray it moves your spirit to worship Him afresh.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16
Something isn’t a sin just because God says so. It’s a sin because it opposes the very nature and character of God. The more we allow the Spirit of God to live in and through us, the more we will exhibit His nature and give in less to ours.