Standing fast . . .

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal 5:1)

Freedom, not afraid of “going to hell”, not even a concern because of what He has done for me.  Freedom to know that when I fall into some sin, because I do continually, He forgives (has already forgiven) and I am restored.  Freedom to fail and not be afraid of disappointing Him.  Freedom from those who would insist that I live my life according to their convictions or expectations.  And with this amazing freedom comes a deep and abiding desire to please Him, to honor Him, to delight myself in Him and wanting Him to delight in me.

This desire is a gift/fruit of His Spirit in me, it’s not a “have to” but a “want to”.  Not something I do, but something He is doing in me.