to live in freedom,
my brothers and sisters.
But don’t use your freedom
to satisfy your sinful nature.
Instead, use your freedom
to serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13 NLT
Our deliverance from bondage was won at great cost. It is impossible to win for ourselves… it can only be gifted to us by God. This freedom is a wonderful gift when it is handled with responsibility. Not being under law is such a sweet grace, but we want to pass that sweetness on to each other through service, kindness, and care.
God of Deliverance, thank you for rescuing Israel from Pharaoh’s grasp, David from the sword of Goliath, and Daniel from the lion’s den. But thank you most of all for the triumph of Jesus over sin at Calvary and his victory over death at the empty tomb. I long to see you face to face and thank you for my freedom. Until that day, guide me as I use this gift of liberation to serve you children and live for you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Ken Crawford 