Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Grace for your spirit. July 4, 2012

Grace for your spirit
If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. John8:31-32

The Pharisees that were listening to Jesus didn't understand any path to freedom. They felt there were free because the were Abraham's children, descendants of Moses, and God was their father. They felt because the were the strict teachers of the Law, that they had found victory over sin. In fact, they were not free in any way. They had rejected God and their heritage, and were living in a dreamworld. If they had fireworks, they would have had party. That party was premature. They needed the true freedom only found in Jesus. On the 4th of July, as we set off our fireworks and speak of freedom, may use this as time to remember; The true freedom we have only comes from Christ. Free from the power and penalty of sin, and free from eternal separation from Him. When the Lord sets us free, we are free indeed. Let's celebrate that and all the benefits that come from Him.

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