such freedom

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 (8:21 a.m.)

Blessed God,

I love You. Thank You for the freedom we have in loving and being loved by You.

(8:52 a.m.)

Oh yes Most Blessed God. You provide us such freedom. Such joy.

(9:26 a.m.)

We are so blessed to be loved by You. And in Your love and blessings, again we find such freedom.

Reading in Illustrated Bible Handbook I get to learn of Satan and the Believer. Thank You Father.

(10:26 a.m.)

And here I am again. Having taken thoughts of You with me into the unexpected phone call and other interruptions that have interfered with our time together. Thank You for the opportunity to come back.

Again to Satan and the Believer, “An important NT teaching tells us that satan is now a defeated enemy (Col. 2:13-15; Heb. 2:14,15). By faith in Jesus, we claim His victory over satan (1 John 4:4; Rev. 12:11).” This is Truth worth knowing and remembering!

“… Our relationship with God does mean that we are safe from satan and possess all the resources needed to defeat him. But it does not mean that we are immune to satanic attacks.” Father it is so important for us to be reminded of the power and the strength we have that comes only from You (Ephesians 6:10).

Because of Your love for us we are warned to be on alert for the attacks from the evil one (1 Peter 5:8). But never are we to be afraid. Jesus holds us securely (1 John 5:18b) “and the evil one cannot get his hands on them” (18c).

That’s freedom! Not to be taken lightly. Nor exploited. But used. To Your good and to Your glory. Your Word opens us up to live each day with such freedom. Use me as only You know is best.

I love You. And how I thank You for first loving me (1 John 4:10; 19). Live in, with, by, through and for me this day. Praise You. Thank You. Amen.

(350 words ~ 10:49 a.m.)