True Freedom is Here
Everyone thinks about freedom differently. Most people would agree that freedom is a virtue to be sought after, but the definition can vary widely. Many believe freedom means the absence of restraints, where we are truly free when nothing holds us back. Others define freedom as the ability to exercise our will—if we can choose what we want, then we are free.
These ideas differ from what we find in Scripture. According to God’s Word, true freedom is found wherever God is present. Freedom comes when we live according to God’s original design for our lives.
When we begin our life with Jesus, He gives us a new heart and a new way to live. He also sends the Spirit of God to dwell within us. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 3:17 that "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." This means all of us who believe in Jesus have access to this true freedom.
Freedom doesn’t come from doing whatever we want but from living according to the Spirit of God who resides within us.
Paul goes on to say that those who belong to the Lord should spend time in God’s presence. It’s only when we sit with God daily that we are transformed by Him. Through God’s Word and talking with Him, we experience true life transformation and true freedom.
Can you identify one or two things that are holding you back from living this way? It may be an unresolved conflict or a recurring sin. Whatever it is, spend some time with God today, asking for forgiveness and seeking out your next steps. Spend time in His presence through prayer and reading Scripture. Your life will be transformed if you continue to spend time with the only One who can truly change you.
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