FREEDOM

“Destination Sun – Sand – Sea”.

“Hunting”, “Fishing”, and “One Free Kiwi”, was written on the front and the back of the camper I saw today. (For those who don’t know New Zealanders call themselves Kiwis.)

Campers, vehicles equipped for camping out, are often seen here in the streets of Aotearoa, New Zealand. On many you can see written “Freedom”.

Do you also love the word FREEDOM?

If you do, then listen carefully.

We read a lot about freedom in the Gospels and the letters of the Apostle Paul in the Bible. There we read also about the enemies from whom we must be liberated, namely sin, Satan, the law and death.

I love the hymn “Would you be free from your burden of sin?” by Lewis E. Jones. He gives also the answer, and the answer is “There is power, power, wonder-working power in the blood of the lamb.”

“Free from the law, O happy condition, …” is a hymn by Philip P. Bliss ed. by Lindsay Smith. The second verse begins with “Now we are free, there is no condemnation,…” That reminds me of Paul’s letter to the Romans, where it says at the beginning of chapter eight, “Therefore there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, …” You find that in Romans 8:1.

God through the Lord Jesus Christ has freed His people from sin, Satan, the law and death.

The destination of the true followers of the Lord Jesus Christ is heaven, and I know that I am going there.

What is your final destination?

The Lord Jesus Christ says, “SO IF THE SON SETS YOU FREE, YOU WILL BE FREE INDEED.” – John 8:36