Strong spirits: freedom or bondage?
A very long line of things can steal our freedom and joy.
Is there anything in your life that has you bound, has you stuck, keeps you from totally enjoying the joy and freedom God intends for you? Some of you say, "Absolutely!" and some of you say, "Not really..." But think again... Most of us have something that is holding us back - a fear, a resentment, a habit, an addiction, anger, bitterness... There is a very long line of things that can steal our freedom and joy.
If you are a follower of Jesus, you need to know that he calls you to freedom. "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." (Jesus in John 8:31). "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made you free..." (Paul in Galatians 5:1). Ironically enough, it is surrender that sets us free. The extent to which we surrender our lives to Jesus is the extent to which we can live the life of freedom he intends.
Don't spend another day in bondage. Give your problem and yourself to Jesus. He will set you free!
Besides serving as pastor at Caledonia Congregational Church, Gary Schwerin is the Spiritual Development Minister for the YMCA of the Rock River Valley and Executive Director of Bridge Ministries of Rockford. Prior to launching Bridge Ministries, Gary spent many years in leadership with Young Life. His columns appear here every Sunday - to see them all, subscribe to our daily email.
