“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:16, 18 NIV
The world thinks that true freedom is the kind of freedom that can do what it wants, says what it wants to say and go where it wants to go without restraint. But this is truly not freedom but an advance form of real selfishness. What about the harm foolish words inflict? What about the damage that is done to relationships when this selfishness happens? There are consequences to our actions and words and this kind of freedom does not build up but tears down!
True freedom comes only from our Father. It is rooted in love, love that strives to be like the love our Father has shown us. This kind of freedom drives out fear, removes guilt and condemnation. This kind of freedom delivers us from having to pretend for we are set free to be who we truly are not something from a worldly standard or expectation.
How do we gain such freedom? We seek God’s love for our lives. The word tells us that those who live in love, live in God and God in them!’ There is a freedom from God that drives out the darkness and fear the world offers us and it is found in His perfect love. When we revel and treasure the love that God has for us there is no fear, no punishment, just a peace that passes all understanding.
Live in God’s love and know true freedom, freedom that really sets you free forever!
In Christ
RJ