February 25, 2010
RAD WEEKLY NOTES: FREEDOM
Freedom - the quality or state of being free; liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. NIV
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. The Message
John 8:31-32
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 14:6
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Know Truth - Know Freedom
No Truth - No Freedom
Make sure you are not enslaved in some areas you might not have thought about - especially as an artist - are you enslaved to perfectionism or to performance (performing for others)?, what others think of your dance, your artwork, etc. or are you satisfied with what you have created by the enabling of God’s gifting in and through you?
2 Peter 2:19
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
There are a lot of “freedom” promises in our culture through advertisements, etc., but, most often, through enticements which are self-focused, they lead to further bondage or entrapment to some thing or desire.
Freedom costs - Shake off what others think - be more concerned about pleasing God than others.
Fight for freedom - There is often a battle - Jesus paid the price for our freedom, but the enemy does not want you to get free or stay free - the opposite of truth is a lie (the enemy is the Father of lies (John 8:44) & he will speak lies to you to hinder your freedom).
Press into freedom through getting in the presence of God.
A few freedom killers:
1) Comparison - In looks, gifts, abilities, financial status, etc. etc. (desiring to be like someone else more than being confident in who you are in Christ)
2) Compromise - not fully surrendering every part of yourself to God - is your heart’s affection divided or is Jesus truly the first love in your life (Romans 12:1-2; Mark 12:30)
3) Fear of Man more than fear/reverence for God and desire to honor and obey Him. (Proverbs 29:25 - Fear of man is a snare or a trap. Acts 5:29 - We should obey God rather than men.)
2 Corinthians 3:17
Where the Spirit of the Lord is - there is FREEDOM!
Jesus said in Luke 4:18-19:
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”
When you walk in freedom, you can then be used to help others be free.
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.
Ephesians 3:12
In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
YOU ARE FREE TO BE WHO GOD CREATED YOU TO BE - HIS ONE OF A KIND MASTERPIECE!
“For we are God’s masterpiece…“ Ephesians 2:10 NLT
{What makes a piece of art a masterpiece or a collector’s item - it is an individual and unique creation of the artist - it is not like any other piece of art the artist has created - it is special and beautiful to behold - you are the unique work of art created by the Master Artist/Creator of the Universe.}
YOU ARE FREE TO RUN, FREE TO DANCE and FREE TO LIVE FOR GOD!
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