Freedom
Bible Reading: Mark 1:35-38
Thursday, September 2, 2010
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In our Bible Reading today, many people were looking for Jesus. Why? Because Jesus healed people and removed demons. People wanted Jesus to touch them and to help them.Jesus was a famous person. But Jesus didn’t come to earth to make people happy. He came to please God. In John 5:30, Jesus said, “...I don’t try to please myself. But I want to please the One (God) who sent me.”
We are not here on earth to please ourselves or other people. We don’t need to be famous. And we don’t need to be like other people. Instead, we should be living for God and pleasing Him.
Christians have freedom in Jesus Christ. We are free from the slavery of sin. And we are also free to do God’s will every day of our lives. But when we try to please other people, we are no longer free.
Live today for God. Talk with Him, read His Word and share His love with others. — SH*
“Live like free men. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live like you are serving God. Show respect for all people. Love all the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Fear (respect) God.” 1 Peter 2:16-17a
PRAYER: Dear God, thank You for freedom in Jesus. In His name. Amen.
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