I Peter IX
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. (I Peter 2:16 ESV)
Free
One of the aspect of our rebellion against God is found in our understanding of freedom.
No human has full absolute freedom, in the sense that we are free from authority, oversite, or limitations. We think we have that kind of freedom. We think that kind of freedom is desirable. We think that kind of freedom is obtainable.
But that is not freedom.
Freedom is ours when we acknowledge, accept, and enjoy the reality of God’s real authority. He IS the creator. He IS the upholder. He IS the powerful force of the universe. He IS the definer, the decider, the provider, the planner, the lover, the redeemer, and the All in All.
We choose freedom when we choose to align ourselves with Him.
In the same way that a sailboat is free, while the rock in the river is not.
In the same way that a cat is free with it climbs, but not when it swims.
In the same way that an economy is free when society follows established rules, but not in a rebellion.
In the same way that a heart is free when it loves, but not when it despises.
In Christ, we are able to be free! Because in Christ, we are God’s slaves.
HIS way is grand. HIS way is peace. HIS way is love. And that is freedom.