FREEDOM IN THE SPIRIT

"Now the LORD is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is freedom." - 2 Corinthians 3:17

Freedom! Don't we all long to be free?

For some, the idea of freedom may mean an end to slavery, a sense of patriotism or overcoming addiction. Everyone seeks freedom.

Freedom is the highest virtue, and it is sought after by all who are, or consider themselves to be oppressed.

I used to think that I was free, I love Jesus, but then I realised that I wasn't truly free; because I was held back by what people thought of me, my past, doubt, fear and guilt. Do you know, the enemy loves it when we allow doubt, fear, guilt and shame to reside in our hearts; when, even after Jesus forgave us, the weight of our past, still weighs heavily on our shoulders.

What does it mean to truly experience freedom in the Spirit of the LORD?

In 2 Corinthians 3:17, the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian Church, and he connects freedom to God.

He reminds us of a powerful truth: God's Spirit brings true freedom.

Freedom from fear.

Freedom from guilt.

Freedom from everything that tries to hold us back!

Freedom in Christ, is not the same as physical, political or economic freedom. In fact, some of the most harshly oppressed people in history, have had complete freedom in Christ; because the gift Jesus grants us as believers, is freedom from sin.

Living in freedom, is much better than living in bondage! The moment we decide to place our trust in Jesus and follow Him is when sin loses the power to control us. (Romans 6:6)

When we believe, God's presence is so near as to be within us. Jesus has paid the price for us on the cross. We have been redeemed and set free into a spacious and victorious life; He didn't give His life for us to remain bound in sin and defeat!

When we invite the Spirit into our lives, we experience a transformation that gives us true freedom. We are set free from sin, shame and the chains that hold us back, allowing us to embrace the full life and joy that a life in Christ offers us!

Yes, we will have challenges and difficulties in life, that's a certainty, but, we go through them as victors in Christ Jesus, because the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead, lives in us! All we need to do is fix our eyes on Him.

By believing in Jesus, we can exist in a sinful world, without becoming trapped in it. Freedom is meant to be enjoyed, it's meant to give us a new life, a fresh start, and an opportunity to be everything God designed us to be.

When His Spirit is present, we don't just survive, we breathe, we rise, we live free.

Isn't that wonderful!

My prayer for you today, is for you to know you are not bound....you are free.