Persecution against Christians may be on the rise. God warned us about just that. The world hated Jesus as He continued to walk in and love the world. Because we are His disciples, the world may hate us, too. Even if our freedom to speak the truth in love shrinks, our freedom in Christ never wavers.

     That freedom to love others comes from within us, with the help of the Holy Spirit. The world is lost without Him. 

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17

     As you walk in His Spirit, remember He has authority over the evil one and his followers. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow. Abide in His freedom, His peace, His love.

Lord,

Our freedom is in You. When we follow You, deep peace and joy are with us all day, every day. Remind us of that when we mess up and believe the circumstances or the confusion and chaos surrounding us. Freedom comes from the Spirit. We walk with You on this day.

In Jesus name,

Amen