God is complete freedom--free of fear. God is
free to love and help others with no fear of
consequences. Can you imagine living that
free? What would you do differently if you
could be free? And what would you not do?
Would you be able to face your giants? Would
you be able to part the sea for others to have
freedom as well? Would you be able to give
your life for another? He created us with the
same freedom as Himself.
I hear people use the words free will in a
negative way. “Free will sucks.” But, it only
sucks when we do not use it, when we choose to
live in the world like an animal, living on
instincts, only for ourselves to profit and
survive. A free will is freedom to thrive in this
world, and a heart to help others do the same.
God is good and fair, and free will is the
greatest gift He gave us. He gave us the
freedom to choose, so we could know the
freedom of Jesus Christ. If we did not have the
freedom to accept and choose a life in Jesus, we
would be no different than animals. When we
activate our free will by making a choice to see
our life in Scripture, we see that free will is one
will.
After 13 years of being a stay-at-home mom, I
decided to re-enter the workforce, to help make
ends meet at home. I started working for a wellknown retail company sweeping floors a few
hours a week for $8 an hour. I knew I could
help the company, and my family, profit, if I
gave 100% of me to them. When you help
others you help yourself. The better I was at my
job, the more hours my boss gave me. The more
obedient I was, the more responsibility she gave
me.
In four short months, I found myself
interviewing for a manager’s job. With no
resume` or business degree, I got the job. My
boss later told me that I got the job because I
had something that does not come with a
business degree: I understood the bottom line:
PROFIT. When we help others, everyone
profits.
When Jesus met Peter, he said Follow me. I will
make you a fisher of men. He didn’t want Peter to
spend his life trying to catch fish to survive. He
wanted Peter to teach others to fish to thrive.
Jesus chose God’s will, and chose to live His
life for the profit of others. He knew where He
was going and said follow me. He wanted Peter
to choose the same. God said I know the plans I
have for you. The plans for prosper and hope.
If we want to enjoy life, we must follow Him.
The more obedient we are to God, the more
responsibility He gives us.
Accepting free will is the understanding of
ONE will: God’s will. When the disciples
asked Jesus how do we pray, He said, Our father
who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your
kingdom come, your WILL BE DONE ON EARTH
AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.
Dear God, I praise you, I serve you, now and
forever. Amen.
One heart, one will, one purpose. What would
you give to have that kind of freedom on earth?
Jesus already gave His life for you. Accept HIM
and you will see.
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