Freedom

Freedom is not the ability to do whatever you please. Freedom is the empowerment by the Spirit to do what pleases the Father. Those who believe that freedom is their right to do as they please place themselves in bondage to the most ruthless of masters--a liar, a murderer, and a destroyer. And he destroys the body and the soul. And delights in the demolition. The Father is constantly restoring the soul so that as the body ages the soul is refreshed and strengthened. And a new body awaits the bond-servant of the Savior--a new body forever free from pain; free from bodily pain and the wounding of the spirit. As I have said before, the freest people on earth--the only truly free people on earth--are the bond-slaves of Jesus Christ. Free to obey. Free to love. Free to rejoice in the midst of sorrow. Free to walk with Him. Yes, He is the Sovereign Master, Lord of the Universe, King of Kings. Yet, to those who know Him, He is the always faithful Lover of their souls, their intimate bridegroom, Freed by truth, lavished with grace, immersed in love--His bride is free indeed.