Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength - # 171
Michael’s book is
available through:
Abiding Life Ministries
International
Littleton, Colorado
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I
remember as a young boy learning that the word “is” means “equals.” Seeing Michael use the word to show that “love”
and “freedom” are “equalities”…they cannot be separated…gives us great insight
into the totality of his opening statement.
I love his clear presentation of the choice we have, and the freedom
to make a choice!
DAY 105
Freedom in Christianity
It was for freedom that Christ set us free . . . --Galatians 5:1
Christianity is the only religion that uses the term freedom. It is not
surprising, in that much of religion ultimately offers its adherents nothing
but a whirl around emptiness, with all teaching leading to nothing divine, a
doctrine without power, and a system that will not work in the world and must
be practiced in relative seclusion. If not for manipulation, intimidation, brainwashing, control, fear,
guilt, and bondage, maintaining a religious system would be impossible. Jesus is not a religion; with Him we
have a relationship, and relationships are most enjoyed when those involved
want to be with one another. I remember a fellow telling his wife, who
could not decide if she wanted to leave or not, "When I come home from
work at night and see your car there, and know that you are waiting for me, I
must know you are there because you want to be there." This man had given
his wife freedom to leave. He did not want a relationship based on duty, guilt,
compulsion, or responsibility, but on love. Love is freedom. The believer is free to walk with Christ or not; Christ
does not enjoy man’s attempts to walk with Him when he really does not want to
be with Him. Who would?
If you do not desire to walk with Jesus, it is only
because you do not know Him or have drifted away to the point that familiarity
with Him is a thing of the past. For His character is such that you
should be doing everything possible to be with Him. Jesus is secure in Himself and knows
what fellowship with Him brings; you, therefore, are free to partake of His riches or
free to walk in the dry desert bereft of His presence. I love freedom!
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
“ONLY” is a strong word, is it not!
Amen. It is vital for all to know
that “Christianity is the only
religion that uses the term freedom.” It is also vital to know that “Jesus is not a
religion; with Him we have a relationship…”
Oh, that more of God’s children would really desire to want to be with
Jesus more than they show, for Michael points out that it is then that
relationships are most enjoyed.
“Love is freedom.” How beautiful
is that equation! “God is love, and he
who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” 1 John 4:16 tells us. Wow!
God and love and freedom are inextricably related by the character of
God. Now, pray tell me…why would any
Christian CHOOSE to “walk in the dry desert bereft of His presence”???
Amen! Amen! I am free to partake of His riches! The Lord Jesus Christ set me free to do
that! Hallelujah! He knew what my fellowship with Him would
bring.
that leaves me speechless
beyond that point today…
oh, by the way…happy
birthday! today to my youngest daughter, and her only daughter (our youngest
grandchild). same day…1/27.
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