The Word:
"...they
were rebellious in their purposes..." (Psalm.106:43)
"...men
loved the darkness rather than the Light..." (John 3:19)
"...For
I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of
him who sent me..." (John 6:38)
"...I
have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may
not remain in darkness..." (John 12:46)
"...The
reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the
devil..." (1 John 3:8)
“...For
He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the
kingdom of His beloved Son...” (Colossians 1:13)
Knowing
but Not Living:
There
are no chains that can hold us in a lie, only our refusal to live in
the truth we know. Why do people who know the truth live in a lie?
Addictions:
Habitual
choices to accept less than God's perfect intentions. Repeatedly
reaching for satisfaction in something that will never provide that
which is really needed. Believing the lie that there is no other
option, that one is destined to this fate. The regularly discussed
addictions of our society are not the only possibilities. What
addictions do you see in your life? What do you think you should do
about them?
The
Devilish Twist:
One
of the most devious and crippling lies. Believing that God loves us,
but He has chosen for us to live in chains. To what does believing
this lie lead? What was Jesus constantly doing for the people
(prisoners) He came in contact with during His earthly ministry?
Grace
is the Answer:
Biblical
grace provides more than forgiveness. We start with merciful
forgiveness, but grace is the power to overcome carelessness,
addiction, and lies.
Believe
it. Receive it. Be free.
