Freedom

     So much can keep us in chains. The only key to real freedom is found in our faith. Guilt and shame bind us to the past. Worry robs us of today. Fear and doubt keep us from our dreams for tomorrow. Let’s remove the chains that bind us.

     Because of Jesus, we have access to heaven. Before the cross, the Jewish people went to the temple to pray. Only the high priest could enter the inner-most part of the temple called, “The Holy of Holies.” This is where the presence of God resided. The entrance was covered by a huge veil.

But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:16-17

     Not only is the veil taken away, but the very temple of God now resides within us! The Holy Spirit of the risen Lord lives in us. And where the Spirit is, freedom reigns

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own. 1 Corinthians 6:19

     I am thankful I am no longer my own. That was nothing but trouble! We house the Spirit of the living God. We have freedom to enter the throne of heaven. The Spirit gives freedom.

Lord,

We thank You for the freedom you have brought into our lives. There is no longer separation from You. Jesus bridged the gap, took us as His own and seals us with His own Spirit. The Spirit that brings freedom.

Amen