It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – (Galatians 5:1)
Christ came so that we would no longer bear the burden of having to attempt to follow the letter of the law and make sacrifices for our every sin, reminding us that we would NEVER measure up. In Christ, we are covered, and can rise up with courage, knowing that we are forgiven and free, ready to go forth and love well, because all of the sin and shame that would have once hindered us, is gone. No more do we have to fear our getting it wrong, but rather we can rely on our Redeemer to help us get it right. A few verses later in Chapter five of Galatians, Paul goes on to say that “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” – (Galatians 5:6b) As we trust Christ, His love is made evident in how we live. May we stand firm in our freedom in Christ and go forth allowing His love to flow freely through us.
It is for freedom,
that Christ set us free;
He removed the yoke,
of sin’s slavery.
As we choose embrace,
in faith, what He gives;
His love freely flows,
each day that we live.
May we each rise up,
in faith, choose love well;
extending Christ’s hope,
all glory to tell.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to set us free from the yoke of slavery to sin and shame, and to the burdens that we could never bear. Jesus, thank You for living a sinless life, so that You could take all of our sin and shame upon Yourself and make the way to set us free from the burden that we were meant to bear. Forgive us for thinking that we have to do or be enough to somehow earn Your favor, and help us to embrace the forgiveness and grace that You give, so that we will rise up and stand firm in the freedom that You have granted. Teach us to trust You more, so that we may hold fast to our faith in You. Let our faith fuel a free flow of love to others, just as You so generously love each of us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we stand firm in our freedom from You, moving forward to love well by faith. Amen.
Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of Your love; in Your great mercy turn to me. – Psalm 69:16
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Amen.