“It is for freedom that Christ has set
us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a
yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1).
The
cross, being the central event of our salvation, has brought us freedom – the
cross is a liberating event.
We
live in a world, beautiful as it is, tainted by needless violence, corrupted
morality, utter lies and deception, to sum it up the world is characterised by
total depravity. Is there any hope? There is.
Contemplating
the great restoration that will take place at the Second coming of Christ, Paul
“saw” “…that the creation itself will
be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of
the children of God” (Romans 8:21).
The
glorious freedom of the children of God.
Nothing
will block, restrain or impede our new eternal lives on a new earth and a new
heaven with God Himself dwelling with His children. We will be completely,
gloriously and eternally free.
Now
that is something to look forward to, don’t you think?
Freedom
is a dangerous word/concept. For most people it means to go ahead to do whatever
they want, or think of.
The
Biblical concept of freedom comes like a refreshing breeze on a stale day. It
comes as a gift from God, though the cross.
It
removes the forces that keep people in bondage (sin, wickedness, darkness,
superstition, etc.).
It offers a freedom that is governed by love only: love of God, of self
and of the neighbour (Luke 10:27). It offers still, an open way to God – our
heavenly Father. “In him and through
faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” (Ephesians
3:12). And a reason for joy, “Sing for
joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O earth beneath. Burst
into song, you mountains, you forests and all your trees, for the LORD has
redeemed Jacob, he displays his glory in Israel” (Isaiah 44:23). Not only
Jacob, but people from all nations. Live like a free person!