Liberty of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
Liberty of Spirit is to have the ability and will, to do the Will of God, joyfully.
Philippians 2:12-13 “Wherefore, by beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but how much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling:
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
After being born again, we are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This calling is personal, between the Lord and you, and has nothing to do with your work for Him, or your witness of Him.
It is the beginning of a relationship.
How far you take this relationship, is as far as the Liberty of the Spirit is yours; for it is based on love, not duty.
It is true, that all those that belong to the Lord Jesus Christ, are called to obey Him.
Acts 5:32. “And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.”
We stress obedience a lot for Christians, but this Liberty of Spirit is found in those that love Him.
When we are born again, the Spirit of God comes into our spirits and gives us light for darkness, and a love, however small, for God; not an anger toward Him.
The Spirit of God then uses the Word of God to awaken a desire within us to be holy.
There are two terms for holy in the Scriptures: Holy when it speaks of God is His Nature of Sinlessness, and Integrity.
Holy when it speaks of us as His followers, means that we are setting ourselves aside for His sacred use. He can use us as He will, for His honor and glory.
Holiness comes from the determined will of the believer, to be a vessel unto honor, meet for the Master’s use. (2 Timothy 2:21). This is not sinlessness, but constant communion with Him, who is Holiness.
This Liberty of the Spirit, is the same liberty you feel with your true friends. There is nothing you can not tell, or hear, that would effect your friendship. There is the feeling of acceptance, and power with them.
And the Holy Spirit empowers us in God’s Word, God’s Grace, and God’s Will.
Fear is dealt with.
Anger is defused.
Self-pity is turned from.
Power is given, from within us by the Holy Spirit; and received.
This is Liberty of the Spirit. And so much more; with that personal relationship with Him.
Do you want it?
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