Thursday, July 1, 2010

ESSENTIAL #22 LATE Freedom In Christ

Galatians 5



Galatians 5 was written by Paul to a group of Christians who were struggling in their walk with Jesus. And much like us, they needed to be reminded of their commitment, love and freedom they once found in Him.

You see, the Galatians started off strong; they got radically saved by Paul's message about Jesus and were on fire for Him in the beginning. As "life" happened and time passed they began to allow the world and old habits to creep back into their lives, robbing them of the joy they once had in knowing and walking with Jesus. Sound familiar? It does to me.
I truly believe it is the little sins and compromises that we allow to invade our lives and walks with Jesus. They steal our freedom and before we know it we are entangled in our old habits, fears, bad attitudes, bad language, and unhealthy relationships. We have given up our freedom in exchange for bondage.

BUT there is good news. Everyday is new with God's incredible LOVE and MERCY, and HIS desire for us is that we would have pure, uninhibited freedom in our lives! That we would, as Paul reminded the Galatians, "stand firm and DO NOT let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery!"
Fight for that freedom everyday and don't allow little compromises to lead you away from the joy of walking with JESUS. I know it can be tough and exhausting at times but it is so worth it. Don't give up!

By Ruth Foster

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