Freedom in Christ: An Appeal

COMMENTS

As I prepared to write my second blog on the Book of 2 Peter, nothing came.  I mean, that’s nothing against Peter.  There are awesome, life-changing principles in his letters.  God was just not speaking to me.  What He DID whisper to me was, “Freedom in Christ”.  Now, I’m convinced He was speaking to me yesterday about 2 Peter because He revealed so much to me in just those first two verses.  For some reason, though, He appears to want me to leave 2 Peter for the time being and tackle this new subject.  Maybe He’s challenging my OCD behavior ;-)!  Or just maybe there’s someone out there who desperately needs to hear what God has to say about freedom.  If so, He’s speaking to you right now because He loves you and you matter.

NOTES

I’m convinced there are thousands of Christians walking on this earth at this very moment who do not realize that they are living in bondage and are not aware that part of our salvation is freedom from that bondage.  I lived much of my life that way, and I cannot begin to tell you how thrilling it is to walk in His freedom!  It’s as if a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.

I was at the doctor’s office today and had to have some blood drawn for some routine tests.  The lab tech was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve been around in some time, but she was in bondage.  My heart broke for her as I recognized my old self in her.  She didn’t do anything wrong at all, but she apologized to me at least three times.  Someone, somewhere has convinced this sweet lady that she has little or no worth, that she’s unlovable.  I wanted to tell her how beautiful she is, how much she’s loved, how much she’s valued.  The most I thought to do at the time was to tell her repeatedly what an awesome job she did.  (And that was true!  One stick with the needle that I didn’t even feel!)  God forgive me that I didn’t say more….

I have to be honest with you and tell you that I’m a little nervous about posting this blog.  It’s much easier to tackle a book of the Bible because I know what comes next:  the verses following the ones I just did.  I have no idea where our Lord is taking me from here, but He is always faithful; and I believe He’ll tell me WHAT He wants me to say WHEN He wants me to say it.

If you know or suspect that you may be in bondage—or if you’re just curious about the subject—I challenge you to “stay tuned”.  I can’t wait to hear the message of hope and healing that He has for us.

See you soon!