The freedom we enjoy because we
are Americans is paid for by the blood of those who gave their lives in service
to the country. Our debt to those who wear the uniform today is beyond our
ability to calculate.
Likewise, the freedom we have
in the spiritual realm is paid for by the blood of Jesus on the cross. That is
another debt we cannot calculate nor repay. The big difference is that the
freedom Jesus brings is eternal.
Romans 8:1-2
"1 Therefore,
there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because
through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you] free
from the law of sin and death."
Just as you pledge your
allegiance to our country because of the freedom it affords, do you pledge your
allegiance to the one who has secured your spiritual freedom?
In spite of our sins, our
blunders, our mistakes...those who are in Jesus experience the status of
"no condemnation." Think of what that means to you.
God's love
for us is shown in the giving of his son. Because of this gift, we do not live
any longer under the law of sin and death. Tell someone today about your new
life in the Spirit.
Note: Through this holiday week, we are featuring some of our more popular blogs from the Archives. Hope you enjoy them again. --RonB
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