Take this day to catch up on your reading, pray, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.
—Galatians 5:1
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30 thoughts on "Grace Day"
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend everyone.
Thank you Dear Lord for giving me freedom from my sinful life. Oh, how stubborn I was submitting to you, even though it became quite clear that my sins led to painful consequences every time for years and years. You alone, take us out of bondage, set us free, and lead us to the shelter of your love.
We are such a lucky (put mildly) people that we have the story! The full story! How has a book that is “just a story” lasted, for 2000 years? Because it is God’s WORD. Isn’t it just so overwhelming how God has moved and worked that we have that amazing book called the bible, our life guide, directly from our Dear Saviour?! It’s all at our hands. In other countries, it is banned or not available. We are so blessed yet half of Christians don’t even read their bible. I find that astonishing. Let’s make an effort to get bibles to our loved ones. Maybe at some point, they will be led to read it, in a time of hurting and hopelessness. Thank your SRT for the phrase of being in our bible daily. It has made such a difference in my growth! And thank you all for your insights and comments! I was so shocked to see two comments on HRT! lol.
Freedom is a term that has been twisted (especially in the USA). It has come to be thought of as no restraint of acting on my desires (as long as someone else is not harmed). That is actually bondage.
Jesus’ freedom is not from anything, but freedom TO be eternally His and be set apart for His glory.
Praying for K SWENSON, ASHLEY H (& family), ABBY B, KENZIE REVELL (grandma), INDIANA ELAINE (son), SARA MUSCGROVE (Matt) that a full recovery from COVID will come quickly. (Sorry if I missed anyone)
Praying for that God would pour extra energy and peace on the healthcare workers.
LIZZY BUTTERFIELD, RACHEL FROM TX, GRAMISUE – how are your husbands doing?
LYNNE FROM AL will be praying for your husband’s upcoming surgery.
JEHOVAH JIRAH, You are enough❣
*well armored sanctuary :)
Saw the movie Redeeming Love last night. So good! Francine Rivers did a great job writing the screenplay. The Scripture today reminded me of how Angel was finally freed from her yoke of slavery. So thankful to see a movie with a message that brings good news!
This freedom Christ came to give us is like being upgraded from a life jacket on the ocean to a Navy ship. From passive floating to operating a wall armored sanctuary with sophisticated navigation equipment. Paul didn’t say Christ set us free so relax and enjoy, he said stand firm. And don’t submit. This sounds like a battle cry to me. Just as Jesus healed on the Holy days so we must remember the good work of keeping alert, being strong, and sticking together. Father, bless us on this grace day. Let us find rest in Your gift of freedom and help us to live in accordance with our salvation. Amen.
Amen Searching. The Bible App today talks about temptation in
1 Corinthians 10:13 God doesn’t want us to submit to a youk of slavery, and will not allow us to be tempted in more than we can handle with His help. The Holy Spirit is our Helper and we can say Yes to the Lord by His power and deny temptation and not submit to being enslaved. Our God is mighty. Freedom in Christ Jesus sets us free indeed. Hugs to your Saturday Sisters.
In trying to sort out today’s verse, Christ set us FREE from a life overwhelmed by our sin (a type of slavery) and an eternity of separation from God. He cleanses our hearts and minds, and the Bible details again and again what keeping them clean and standing firm in that freedom looks like.
Further in Galatians 5, v13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (NIV)
Galatians goes on to list the beloved fruit of the Spirit starting in v 22.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Praying for wisdom to recognize all the times and ways I stray from His freedom – in words, actions (or inactions), attitude and the innumerable choices I make each day.
So many insights on yesterday’s devo – rereading those today to let them sink in. Thank you, SRT sisters.
Praying for mentioned needs.