I am Free! Really?

 Galatians 5:1     

This is Black History Month.  This is a time when people pay homage to fallen Advocates, Way Makers, Firsts and educate the success of the African American race even though the race was in physical bondage for many decades (noticed I did not say years).  It is a time to show awareness as well appreciation and remembrance that African Americans are people too who contribute to society.  African Americans are still in bondage in other ways.  Freedom is here for people of color but is it really?  This is not a Black History message; it is a freedom message.  It is time to tell the devil he will not hold us down any longer!  

A believer in Christ should be free but when we are dealing with oppression freedom seems far from one grasp.  As believers all we have to do is claim our freedom when we accept Jesus Chrit as our personal Savior and walk in His path then we become free.  A weight is pushed off of us and peace enters no matter what it looks like around you because you walk in the authority of knowing Jesus Christ has you!  

Exodus 8:1

Here is the challenge:  You have to be intentional and strong willed in following Jesus to keep your spiritual freedom (ooooh you will be tested).  Freedom comes with a price. Don't expect to lay there eating grapes and do nothing or do what you want to do.  You walk in purpose, so it is time to fulfill it.  It will be uncomfortable at times but believers I promise when you hold your ground it will be well with your soul. 

The Messenger spoke on "Living Free" on October 18, 2020, in the midst of COVID.  We were locked down and sure did not feel free. That's the thing, we have to move from the mindset of our physical being controlling/directing our spiritual being.  This way of thinking taints some of the areas in our lives.  The Messenger gives us the following to obtain spiritual freedom:

1. Submit to God:  Get in His Word.  Stay there!

2. Know God does not ask you what you like:  Remember our likes are fleshy.  We should be looking in a purposeful direction to God Glory.  When we lose our visual aid, we sin but GREAT NEWS....God will send someone to get you back on track (Pay attention...this should be clear to someone who stays in His Word). 

3. Stand firm:  Hold your freedom position when you obtain it.  Refuse to bend in a non-godly manner.  This will take effort because we are attacked daily.  You will discover your beliefs will be challenged.  Be careful!  Hosea 4:6

Romans 6 sums it up!  To be completely free submit to Jesus all the way!

My Prayer:   

Dear God, I thank you for this opportunity to Praise You!  You are so AMAZING!  You are LOVE!  There is so much hurt in the world.  I pray for the oppressors who still hurt others, desire power, feel threatened, and seek revenge. We command the devil to flee from them so they may receive spiritual freedom and embrace LOVE.  I pray for the believers and non-believers who wrestle with any type of temptation. I pray that they receive a cleansing, renewed spirt, and stay steadfast in your WORD.  We need you Jesus and can't do anything without you.  I asked all of this in your precious SON NAME.  HALLELUJAH!   

With Love Always,

                               A.P. E. P.

Tasha Cobbs - Break Every Chain (song)