Manna for Your Morning

For He looked down from His holy height; from heaven the LORD gazed upon the earth, to hear the groaning of the prisoner, to set free those who were doomed to death, — Psalms 102:19-20 (NASB1995) We were doomed to death, but our heavenly Father rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, (See Colossians 1:13 NASB1995) Glory! HalleluYAH! He called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. (See 1 Peter 2:9) It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:1, 5:13 NASB1995) The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:12 NASB1995)  Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, ...

With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death. — Romans 8:1-2 (MSG) Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:5 NKJV). Come out from under the dark cloud of sin and death and live free in the light of the Lord. The same power that raised Christ from the grave, is at work in those who believe. His power breaks bondages and destroys strongholds. It releases shackles and declares victory or sin and death. It triumphs over the trials and tribulations of this life. Turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that you may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who a...

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. — Galatians 5:13 (NIV) Once we have been set free, it is our responsibility to make wise choices, to ensure that we live free. Every day we make decisions that lead to life or death. The LORD set before us life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live (Deuteronomy 30:19 NIV). Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD (Joshua 24:15 NKJV). Choose to love, laugh, and forgive. Choose to be kind and walk in the light of the LORD! Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.  — Galatians 5:1 (MSG)

With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in operation. The Spirit of life in Christ, like a strong wind, has magnificently cleared the air, freeing you from a fated lifetime of brutal tyranny at the hands of sin and death. — Romans 8:1-2 (MSG) Come out from under the black cloud. Live free in Christ! His power is at work in us. Live and walk habitually in the Holy Spirit being responsive to and controlled and led by the Spirit of life. Amen.