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Free to Love

    These days, a lot of ministries are focusing on the love of Jesus, which is absolutely wonderful! However, I think there is another attribute of God that we often leave out because it requires so much accountability-- the freedom that the Lord gives us to operate in. Without it, the true love we get from Him and give back to Him could not be possible. There is no love if there is no choice. He has given us the freedom to choose Him and to love Him.

    That means that every day we get the choice to follow Him or not to follow Him. It isn't a one-time decision, but a decision we have to make over and over until our time on the earth is over. We can just as easily choose sin at any moment, so it means that we constantly have to be responsible and aware of our actions and have others in our life to hold us accountable as well. The body of Christ is designed so that we can lift each other up and keep on the narrow path. 

    I encourage you to stay vigilant. Following Jesus is not an easy road, but I can promise you is the best one. Keep your eyes open for the plots of the enemy, who wants to take your eyes off Jesus. Get involved in a community of believers who can help to keep you on the path of righteousness. 

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." (NIV)

2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (NIV)

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (ESV)

Galatians 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (ESV)

John 8:32, 36 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (ESV)

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