On July 4, 1776, the United States of America began to celebrate its independence from England’s rule. That freedom has been focused on and experienced in many ways. Living in this country there are many freedoms I enjoy. However, there is greater freedom to be celebrated than that which is merely national. In fact, freedom can be celebrated even when national freedom might not be present. That is the spiritual freedom we have in Christ.
It is not just where we stand or reside nationally, but where we are spiritually that must be considered. Some celebrate national freedom while not realizing how enslaved they are to the desires of the flesh and the world. Therefore, it is of utmost significance to consider where we are; where we stand in relation to right and wrong, righteousness and unrighteousness, or God and His Will. It is also of paramount importance to consider where God’s Spirit is dwelling. Has our life become a suitable habitation for His Spirit? Are we experiencing the blessing of the Spirit’s presence in our life?
Writing to Christians at Corinth, Paul stated. . .
“(17) Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV)
Because of the Lord and His Spirit, we have the means of being freed or delivered from the wrath of God (Romans 5:9), the penalty for our sins (Romans 8:1-2), and the fear of death or eternal separation from God. (Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57) Is there any greater freedom than that? Under the rule of God, we gain our independence from the rule of the devil. (James 4:7-8) May we live appreciative of our rights of citizenship (Philippians 3:20) in God’s eternal kingdom.
Have a great day KNOWING WHERE FREEDOM TRULY LIVES!
Carl
