Promise of Freedom

Is there a conflict, then, between God's law and God's promises? Absolutely not! If the law could give us new life, we could be made right with God by obeying it. But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God's promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. Galatians 3:21-22 

Freedom means different things to different people…in different parts of the world and under various circumstances. Today is the day that the United States celebrates its “freedom” while our neighbors to the north, Canada, celebrated their 150^th anniversary of freedom on July 1^st. Both are free nations—but different…or we’d all be one country. 

Is spiritual freedom the same for everyone? I think not because we are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity. Sin that binds us spiritually—holding us back from spiritual growth. Christ gives us freedom from sin just as God promised. So we are free. Christ means Messiah. Jesus is the Messiah for whom the Jews were searching and longing. The Savior. Who is Jesus Christ to you? Is He your promise Savior?

And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God's promise to Abraham belongs to you. Galatians 3:29

Enjoy your freedom in Christ! Set off some spiritual fireworks today—Rejoice and be glad!

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be magnified!" Psalm 40:16 NASB

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Kings 9-11

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