Real Freedom is in Christ Jesus
This week, with specific reference to July 4th is the annual Celebration of the Independence of United States of America, perhaps the greatest nation in the whole world. It was founded by her fore fathers on the word of God, with the particular inscription of her watch word on her coins, “In God We Trust”.
While we praise God for the nation of America with her political freedom founded on God and His word, we know that real freedom is personal and not political, eternal and not temporal. Political freedom of a nation does not necessarily guarantee the freedom of the soul of the individual citizens. As a matter of fact, political freedom can be easily abused by the leaders of the nation, especially if the love of the nation is asserted over and above God Christ.
The word of God says, “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore stand firm and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1). The kind of freedom Jesus offers us is freedom from the power of sin that originates inside our soul through repentance and forgiveness via His precious blood shed on the Cross. This was made possible by the love of God based on His grace and mercy. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not die, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
And Ephesians 2:8-9 reads, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast”.
True freedom comes by faith in the accomplished work of Christ Jesus and our becoming a new person with no more consuming appetite for sin. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature, the old things have passed away; behold new things have come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
True freedom manifests itself in no more desire for sinful lifestyle. “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love one another” (Galatians 5:13).
As we celebrate the 4th of July this week, I pray we all find our true freedom in Christ Jesus and strive in the power of the Holy Spirit to live for Jesus with all intentionality. May the love of Christ that saved us and gave if real freedom enable us to love others like Jesus drawing the unsaved souls to Him as His disciples. May our continue to shine that people will see our good works and glory God our Heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).
Blessed week to everyone.