I AM FREE!

I AM FREE!

 “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”

John 8:36

             I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t long for more freedom.  Teenagers want freedom to make their own decisions more than anything else; older people hate being tied down by illness or disability and want to be free to move around better; even toddlers want to be free from someone hanging on to them so they can’t take off running and Moms and Dads would love to break loose from their jobs and responsibilities at times and be free to spend their time as they wish. 

            There are some who actually put aside their moral and physical responsibilities and go for the freedom by leaving their families and head out away from all they know.  The fact is that no matter how far you run, you can’t find the freedom and peace that you long for.  Some are filled with unhappiness and restlessness and want to escape, but it doesn’t help.
            There is an answer; you can have peace, joy and freedom, but it comes with a price.  The price is this: give yourself to God.   I have always been looking for an adventure and had many of them, but still was unfulfilled and not feeling free. Then I met Jesus and turned my life over to Him and through Him I found real freedom.  “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

            One of my favorite songs is called, “I Am Free”.  It really speaks to my heart.

 

Through You, the darkness flees
Through You, my heart screams
I am free, yes, I am free

I am free to run

                                                                     I am free to dance
                                                                     I am free to live for You
                                                                     I am free, yes I am free

            Since becoming a Christian I have had the most exciting adventures of my life.  I have done things and traveled to places I never dreamed were possible.  There is nothing that can compare with a life of walking with Jesus.

            This week we celebrate Independence Day (4^th of July).  In 1776 the United States received their freedom from the Kingdom of Great Britain, which is now called the UK, or United Kingdom.  We were a free country and we still are.  We are free to come and go as we please in the U.S.; we can go to church, read the books we want, carry a weapon for protection and so many other freedoms we take for granted.  However, the time will no doubt come when we can’t enjoy all the freedoms we have now.
            The book of Revelation tells us of a time coming when our freedom is over and we will be ruled by the Antichrist.  We won’t be able to buy or sell; go to a doctor or dentist, etc. unless we have the mark of (the beast).  We won’t be able to go to church, because there will be a one-world religion and that won’t include believing in God Almighty.  When that time comes and it seems freedom is lost, remember a Christian’s freedom cannot be taken away by any man.  Our freedom comes from following Jesus and he will provide for us.  We must have faith in God and never take the ‘mark’ or we will be cast into the Lake of Fire with Satan.
            As we celebrate America’s freedom on the 4^th of July, also give thanks to our God for the freedom he has given us.

I am free to run,

                                                                    I am free to dance,
                                                                    I am free to live for You,
                                                                    I am free, Yes, I am free.