Release...

A little bird I am,

Shut from the fields of air,

And in my cage I sit and sing

To him who placed me there;

Well pleased a prisoner to be,

Because, my God, it pleaseth Thee.

My cage confines me round,

Abroad I cannot fly,

But though my wing is closely bound,

My soul is at liberty;

By Madame Guyon.

During, this time of lockdown, who doesn't, want to have freedom? Everyone, from a rich person to a poor man, from a small child to an old person, everyone is eagerly waiting, for a freedom to move out with, no restrictions. God, loves us so much that we should be thankful for, the freedom He, has given us. Freedom, in our country of practicing, your choice of religion, language, or speech. You, don't have to pay a fine, or face a punishment. You, are not in bondage, or in a prison, jail, if you practice certain religion. You, are free to fly.

God, gave this freedom to Adam and Eve. He, gave all the goodness for them to enjoy. They were free to do anything but; were only forbidden to eat from, the tree of knowledge, of good and evil. Eve, disobeyed for which she had to suffer a big consequence. Disobedience, is one of the sin which she did, with; that she was lured away by, the devil through his words which, aroused passion to sin.

The commandment of God, was broken which brought sin and suffering to the mankind. But; God, sent His Son, to redeem His, people from the bondage of sin, fear and death, and to restore the same intimate relationship with Him.

Sin, causes a person to fear, like; Eve after doing wrong hid herself, from God due to the fear of being naked, in front of God. This, bondage in life from the sin can be set free only through 'Jesus'. He, came so that you can have a freedom in your life. As, written in John 8: 36, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed". Once, the Son enters your life Holy spirit, will start working in your life. 2 Cor 3:17," Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

While, reading my regular portion Exo 21: 2-6, God enlightened me, by pondering on to life of a Hebrew slave, who was bound to work for six years then, only he would be freed without, paying anything. And, if at all he chooses to stay with his master the rest of his life, he would have his ear pierced with, an awl as a sign, a bond servant for life.

Just imagine, the freedom we have in 'Christ'. You don't have to pay, or get your ear pierced. In return, the master has paid for you, a ransom on the cross. You just have to invite 'Jesus' in your heart, trust Him, obey Him. As, written in Gal 5:1, " Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."

Life is a matter of choices. To, have freedom or be in bondage. Look unto Jesus, if you want a release. Free gift of Salvation is only in hands of Jesus. Holy Spirit, will guide you to take a decision. If you know this article would help someone, share with them be blessed Please do leave a comment.

Thanks

Ann