Liberty!

Liberty!

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]. 2 Corinthians 3:17 AMP

The Inspiration:

Indeed, the law of the old testament came with so much glory. It could not redeem men from the power of sin and death, but God left it in place for a season until the  manifestation of the greater glory to be revealed in Christ. The old dispensation involved the blood of bulls and goats, because life was the price for sin. With Christ also, life had to be taken. However, this time, a life not subject to the power and influence of sin had to be laid down so that the price for sin could be fully paid once and for all. It won't matter how rich, influential or successful you are; we all must come to and by the blood of Jesus If we are to access the glory that the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus have all  sealed for us. This is just a window into all that Jesus has secured for us. 

The Expectation:

In all of these, there is a note of warning: only those who are in Jesus have access to these benefits. You may be able to speak the language, or know what it means simply you have heard or read about it, but it is not enough. The Bible is the most read book in the world and it has been translated into various languages, yet its power and influence are only felt by all who allow the One who inspired it's contents to reveal God's mind to them. I cannot apply common sense to these words or apply the doctrine of rational thinking; not too many things in the Bible may make sense to me, but if I allow God bring the words to life, I have access to the mind and will of God, and I can live to please Him everyday of my life. What else is the purpose of life if it does not please the One for whom it was created? 

The Conclusion:

It is obvious then, that I need the help of God's Spirit if I will enjoy the liberty and freedom available in and through Christ. By the Spirit of God, I learn daily what God's will is and I have the help I need to carry out His will. There really is no room for self-help or physical exertion to please God; it is first and foremost about the help of the Holy Spirit available for me when I turn to Christ. When I have turned, then I can work well. My works are now done in the clear understanding that I am grateful to God for what He has done for and given me. I work without fear of the unknown, confident in the salvation I have received, and also looking forward to the eternal redemption that lies at the end of my life on earth. What could be more than these? God's time of favour is here.