Who the Son sets free is free indeed! So why is it that so many of us are captive to a religious facade? Why do we put so much effort into futile attempts to demonstrate our worth to others? Why do we pose and posture before the One True God? Why do we hide away on tiny islands where we remain shipwrecked and stranded?
It's time that we leave the places of isolation. It's time that we give up continuous self examination. It's time that we lay all of our futile efforts at the foot of Christ's cross. Discover the community you always longed for. Discover the God who loves us as we are and not as we should be. Will you keep staring in your distorted mirror of self examination, or will you give up self definition for your true Christ given identity?
This world is filled with people who are in bondage. The past hurts and sinful ways place us in chains. Many are slaves to addiction. Many do not see themselves worthy. Tears have fallen. Dreams have been shattered. Then one day we meet a man, the personification of God, and leave these things far behind... or do we? How many are captive to this new system of behavior modification and self justification? How many trade in one set of chains for another? How many are captive to religious bondage that keeps them from experiencing the fullness in Christ? If you are a captive, if you are weary of this system of behavior modification, I have good news for you! Whom the Son sets free is free indeed! Jesus came so that we may experience life to the full.
First we must understand the problem, then the solution. In this 2 part series, "The Chains That Bind" and "The Distorted Mirror" you are sure to receive insights you never understood before. Consider it a blessing from the heart of God. For you are no longer slaves, but sons and daughters!
If you put a frog into a pot of boiling hot water it will immediately jump out. However, if you put one into a pot of cold water and turn on the heat, it will remain there until it boils to death. So it is with our nation. In the 1960's prayer was banned from schools. Since then we have witnessed a great falling away. The water may have been cold at one point but now it is dangerously hot. The melting pot of our nation is becoming the boiling pot.
Gabriel calling! Gabriel visits a young girl who is engaged and tells her that she is going to have a son whose father will not be her fiance, but the Holy Spirit (God). After getting clarification, she goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth who is also expecting a son in her old age.
It is interesting to see how God works in ways that are beyond human explanation.
Many people, including Christians, are filled with fear and worry. People worry about what tomorrow will bring. People worry about their jobs, kids, 401k, marriage, etc. It has been proven that people literally worry themselves into sickness. But Jesus tells us in John 14:1 "let not your heart be troubled". Jesus wants us to trust him for tomorrow. www.measureoffaith.us
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