Move Away From Religion And Fear
1One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2There in front of him was a man suffering from abnormal swelling of his body. 3Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” 4But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way. 5Then he asked them, “If one of you has a child a or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?” 6And they had nothing to say. Luke 14:1-6
I remember once sharing the Good News of JESUS at a convenience store. I had prayed with some people inside of the store and it was a blessing. After I walked outside, I was talking with a young man who desperately needed JESUS. A lady came out and told me how I can’t solicit on the property. I was kind, but by GOD’s grace, in no way would I ever compromise and not be obedient to what JESUS has placed in my heart to do. So, I kept talking with this young man and he gave his life to JESUS! Only GOD can do that!
Always remember that JESUS CHRIST wants you to live in freedom. As followers of JESUS CHRIST, we are not focused on pleasing people – we are focused on pleasing GOD! Are there relationships in your life that are seeking to produce fear and control? Have you been pressed down by people and circumstances to begin living with a fear-mindset, where you are constantly worried if you are doing everything just right? My friend, don’t let anyone or anything hinder the love and freedom that you have in the LORD JESUS CHRIST to love GOD, to love people and to simply do what GOD has instructed you to do! Yes, we seek to work in unity. However, that is only if it is aligning with GOD’s WORD!
Action Point
Take some time to pray and see if you have been living with a fear-mindset. If you have, know that JESUS has already set you free. Make a decision to rely on the HOLY SPIRIT, confront the fears and move forward in the freedom that JESUS has given to you! GOD wants to use us to reach out to others and see miracles abound in their lives! JESUS can restore what the enemy has tried to steal. With JESUS for us – the Best is yet to come!
GOD bless you, my friend!