Something happens when we finally understand Christ’s freedom. Our essence of worry is transformed into living purpose. Our energy of judging others becomes a lifestyle of service to their needs. The question of, “How could Jesus love them?” goes to a realization of, “How could Jesus love me?” Humility and brotherly love is the difference. When freedom finally makes sense, we react.
Do we live confused of who Jesus is? Jesus is more than a character in a story, but our connection to the Author of the novel. He is not the face of a do-this-do-that religion, but the relationship of- you did this and I still love you. When freedom finally makes sense, we realize.
Are we being selfish with the gospel? Once we accept Jesus we aren’t called to keep Him to ourselves, but let people know- we must let them know! By being a follower of Jesus, we bring others to Him because we have the fix to emptiness. We must show the forgiveness done. Selfishness is the complete opposite of Jesus. Non-followers should bother us, not through a legalistic view but the status of their souls. When freedom finally makes sense, we reach out.
Something happens when we finally understand Christ’s freedom. Our struggles are regrouped. The fear of not fitting in this world becomes a fear of not standing out enough for Jesus. The anxiety of not living up to this world’s standard is erased and, “I choose to serve God.” is written in. When freedom finally makes sense, we regroup.
Living out the gospel wrong pauses our joy in Christ. We need to rework how we have lived out the good news. Our salvation is neither a token to sin carelessly, or a requirement not to sin ever. Our salvation is the deliverance from the pressure to be perfect. God wants our obedience, He wants us to love His Son, and He is ready to rescue us. When freedom finally makes sense, we reevaluate.
This life is not about us, it’s about Jesus. On the cross, it should’ve been us, not Jesus. We don’t have to (nor are we able to earn God’s grace), because Jesus. It’s all about Jesus. Freedom is evident when we love, like Jesus. Freedom is evident when we live, like Jesus. Freedom finally makes sense, we will remember.
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Cameron