John 8:31-36
Galatians 5

Freedom in Christ. That's a subject that has been on my mind the past twenty four hours. As I was blogging about the subject on my other blog, these verses came to mind. I skimmed through the entire book of Galatians and focused specifically on chapter five. I also looked up John 8 on Bible Gateway.

Freedom in Christ is something that we as believers are entitled to. It is something that we should be walking in as followers of Christ. When we are slaves to sin or to fear or to despair or to anything else that is not from God, we are not walking in the Spirit and we are not experiencing the freedom that Christ died to give us.

As I read about the whole circumcision issue, it came to my mind that this is not an issue that is a large struggle in the church today. However, all Scripture is applicable to us today and has a lesson for us to learn. So, what is our church's version of circumcision today? It's easy for me to point it out in other other people (I am so judgmental sometimes), but it's harder for me to identify it in my own life. Where am I adding to the gospel message? Where am I turning from a simple and beautiful call to a life of faith and obedience to one of legalism and man made regulations? I'm not sure, but I think my whole mindset on forgiveness and letting go of hurts and giving it to Jesus is maybe an area like that for me. It seems like it's too simple - it seems like there is something that I need to be doing. Am I trying to put myself in bondage again where Christ has set me free? I think perhaps I am.

Jesus, please show me the truth of your forgiveness. Please teach me to walk in simple and obedient faith. Forgive me for trying to add to the Gospel and trying to do things on my own terms. I am Yours - mold me and make me who You want me to be. In Jesus' name. Amen.