- This is your calling - to live in Freedom.
- Christ has called you out of the world, and has given you a new identity.
- He has given you a new way to live.
- A new opportunity.
- His way leads to freedom, true freedom.
- A life not trapped by striving to be accepted by the world.
- A life not founded on performance.
- A life not based on self centered living.
- A life not focused on having what everyone else has.
- In this verse, the apostle Paul says, use it to serve.
- The freedom he is talking about is freedom from the law.
- You can use the freedom you have, one of two ways: To serve yourself or to serve others.
- To do what is best for you or do what's best for others.
- To do what's easiest or do what's difficult.
- Today, begin thinking "Others First"
- Ask yourself: How do my actions affect my family, school mates, co-workers, friends?
- What impact do my words have on those around me?
- Do I build up or do I tear down?
- Am I an encourager or a complainer?
- Is the life I am living leading someone closer to Christ or drawing them away.
- 1 Peter 2:1 says, "Get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech."
- Get rid of it all for the purpose of fulfilling your calling - Others First Living!
- Use the freedom you have been given for the positive!
- Lay down your life for the sake of others.
- Remember - actions speak louder than words!
- James 1: 22 says, "Don't just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves."
- So don't be a fool!
- Don't just say you love - show you love.
- What are your words and actions saying today?
- Take every opportunity you have, today, to use your freedom to serve!
- Have a great Wednesday!