BEYOND THE MOMENT OF FREEDOM

 

Text: Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Friends, it is a double congratulations to you. We thank God for the month of October and another Independence Day celebration. It has been a journey with God by His mercy and we are thankful. Yes, freedom is more than the moment we celebrate it. John 8:36 - If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. So, we must continue in the liberty. It is what we do with the freedom we have received that matters.  Nigeria’s Independence reminds us of a historic moment when a nation gained freedom from colonial rule. But independence was not meant to be only a day of celebration. It was the beginning of a responsibility to build, serve, protect, and make the nation better. In the same way, when Christ sets us free, our freedom is not simply an experience to celebrate; it is a life to live daily.

Interestingly, we must go beyond the moment no matter our current state. Remember, freedom produces responsibility. Also, freedom produces growth as well as purposeful living. Romans 6:22 - But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. We should not return to the habits, fears, attitudes, and limitations that once controlled us. Christ has called us to live differently even as a person, church, and nation. The question is not only, “Am I free?”  The deeper question is, “What am I doing with my freedom?”  Therefore, your freedom is an opportunity to become who God created you to be, serve others, make godly choices, and contribute positively to your generation and nation at large. I pray we shall go beyond the moment in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:
Lord, thank You for the freedom You have given us and help us not to stop at the moment of celebration in words but teach us to use our freedom responsibly, live purposefully to become in Jesus name.

Action Quote: Remember, freedom is not the end of the journey but it is the beginning of responsibility as we live beyond the excitement.