But then, I thought, "God, is that where we are right now, as a people; the door
has been opened but we're still sitting in bondage?" Maybe. Only, soon after
came the message that one of us didn't survive. An old friend became ill and
committed suicide, as a result, and he was a believer!
The question, then, came to mind, "What, on earth, are we believing in? What
happened to the God of miracles? Do we think He is dead!?"
Maybe he was told that miracles were only for the early church, as if God loved
them more. Or, maybe, he received the updated version that God can heal, if He
wants to, as if we've finally given Him permission. Or, he could have bought
into the theory that there are some people God loves more. Are you buying this?
This I know, for sure. If you are not free, it isn't the truth. Whatever holds
you in bondage is not true. Whatever keeps you from your rightful place with God
isn't true. Whatever stands between you and your calling, it isn't true. Just
maybe it has to get bad enough before we're willing to seek truth at all cost.
Being free begins with acknowledging who is the all seeing, all knowing, all
loving God and choosing Him over all that is not.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your
heart. Jeremiah 29:13
Choose Freedom!
© 2003 by Joyce C. Lock
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