F for freedom

Freedom is defined as

the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.

the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

Whenever I think of the concept behind freedom, Galatians 5:1 comes to mind, which says:

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." (ESV)

"So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law." (NLT)

"IN [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off]." (AMP)

Before anyone experiences the freedom that Christ gives, they are subject to sin, it's consequences, past mistakes, deadly habits and influences from the world. We were given the idea of freedom but this freedom only led to sin. 

Galatians 5:1 explains that our freedom in Christ enables us to stand firm so that we will not return to our past condition of being bound or held down. For some of you reading this, you've been limited by your negative and condemning thoughts, some have been haunted by past mistakes whilst some have been weighed down by the cycle of habitual behaviours and feel as though you were bound... There's hope! 

Christ died and rose that we may have life in abundance whilst the enemy's assignment is to kill, steal and destroy (John 10:10). Christ died and rose that we may overcome with our faith in him (1 John 5:4). Christ died and rose to give us the power to tread upon serpents and scorpion and the power of the enemy so that nothing shall by any means harm us (Luke 10:19). Christ died and rose that we may have the power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Where on earth does fear have a place?! Can you see the life He wants for us?

I like the English Standard Version as it says 'for FREEDOM Christ has set us free.' That implies that we USED to be bound! We USED to be enslaved! But NO MORE! Our freedom in Christ is to serve in love and not follow the lusts of the flesh.(Galatians 5:13) 

The word of God clearly states, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36 ESV)

There's no room for doubt here! The word of the Son is as good as the word of the Father himself. Therefore you're free from the past, no longer bound, free from your mistakes and free from sin as it has NO DOMINION over you! (Romans 6:14) Therefore, renew your mind. Get thinking the way God wants you to. 

Just in case it slips your mind remember also that "For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:38, 39 ESV)

Our freedom in Christ has given us access to His throne, access to His heart and access to His word. 

As you come to worship and fellowship, remember that you're free to lift your hands, free to sing, free to dance, free to embrace His love and free to experience His presence...

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