"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men."
Romans 14:17&18
I often wonder what really pleases God. I think about the way I live and act, and I realize that often, it does not please him. So I am challenged to really find out what pleases him. I understand that he is pleased with me, because he created me and purchased me through the blood of his own Son. But I want to live to please him. How then, do I do this without getting caught up in more religious activities that I think may please him.
The answer to my dilemma is found in the simple words referenced above. I am to live my life in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, not concerned with eating and drinking, or the things of my flesh. When I realize this, I know that it is not a matter of what I do that pleases him, it is a matter of how I live. This gets down to the simple issue of my heart. Do I have a heart that pleases God? If so, my life will manifest righteousness, peace and joy. It is important that I know I am not expected to work up these things on my own. Instead, I am to depend on the Holy Spirit to help me.
I love the fact that God is not moved by worldly success, wealth, or power. He is not moved by someone with prominent position. He is not impressed with popularity. He does not approve more of people with great ministries and Christian success, any more than he approves of us. He does not prefer one person over another. God is pleased when we exude righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. God enjoys people who live this way. When we are joyful, he must look at us and laugh with us. When we live in peace with others, there is a supernatural intervention that brings a peace that passes all understanding. And he loves righteous people, not because we are religious and obey every law, but because he gave us righteousness through Jesus.
Please realize today, that these are the things that please God. You do not have to be a great speaker, or evangelist. You may stumble over words or be too shy to speak. None of this matters. If you are living in righteousness, peace and joy, relying on the Holy Spirit to help, you are pleasing God. It's that simple. A person who lives this way will be noticed by people as well. You can't hide these virtues. Your countenance will speak loudly. Let this truth settle into your heart. This is the life that really please God.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Living on the High Wire
"Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things, but also approve of those who practice them."
Romans 1:32
I like to be encouraging with the things I say here. But sometimes, we just have to face the truth of the Word and examine ourselves to make sure we are agreeing with the truth. This is one of those times. Paul wrote the words above to conclude a discourse about sin. Regarding sin, he mentions many: lying, stealing, gossiping, sexual immorality, murder, depravity and more. There are two areas of examination we need to consider. First: Are we continuing to participate in these sins? Second: Do we approve of others who practice these sins?
As Christians, we must ask ourselves this question. Have we done away with lying, gossiping, stealing, disobeying authority, sexual immorality, idol worship and other evils? If we are still participating in some of these, we must face the reality that we are continuing in sin and not taking full advantage of the gift of salvation that Jesus has given us. God's grace gives the ability to say 'no' to sin, and 'yes' to righteousness. Grace does not give us the right to use it as a license to continue in the old sins we used to succumb to. Imagine you are in a circus high wire act. You must walk a wire, do hand stands on that wire, complete acrobatics on that wire, carry others on your shoulders while you walk the wire, etc. Now, imagine that you must perform all of these things a hundred feet above the ground and there is no net to catch you if you fall. You would make sure that you performed with precision and excellence. This is how we are to live our Christian lives. We are to live above sin, living completely for God. Sin is the hard ground that we hit if we fall. However, we have the glorious blessing of knowing that God has provided grace for us as a net to catch us should we slip and fall into some sin. But if we live our lives expecting to fall, we will never be victorious in our faith. Artists who perform on the high wire, do so with a resolve that causes them to perform as if there is no net. They rarely fall. Neither should we.
We must also examine ourselves to see if we approve of these sins. We have become the proverbial "frog in the pot." Sin is so rampant around us that we have become desensitized to evil. We watch movies with blatant sexual immorality and dismiss it in favor of the pleasure of entertainment. Lies, gossip and stealing are factst of life in much of the business world. Do we watch and then turn the other way rather than confront evil? Let's examine ourselves and find out if we are approving of sin.
I do not write this to condemn. It should be a daily practice of the Christian to examine ourselves regarding these things. If we are involved in a sin, let's stop, confess it to God, repent, and turn away from it. If we are continuing to approve of sin by being apathetic toward it, let's stop, regain our focus, repent, and move on into the righteousness God has provided for us. I love the freedom we have in Christ, but we cannot abuse it. We must stand up and call sin for what it is, evil. We can live our lives on the high wire of God's kingdom. This is a thrill that lasts for eternity.
Romans 1:32
I like to be encouraging with the things I say here. But sometimes, we just have to face the truth of the Word and examine ourselves to make sure we are agreeing with the truth. This is one of those times. Paul wrote the words above to conclude a discourse about sin. Regarding sin, he mentions many: lying, stealing, gossiping, sexual immorality, murder, depravity and more. There are two areas of examination we need to consider. First: Are we continuing to participate in these sins? Second: Do we approve of others who practice these sins?
As Christians, we must ask ourselves this question. Have we done away with lying, gossiping, stealing, disobeying authority, sexual immorality, idol worship and other evils? If we are still participating in some of these, we must face the reality that we are continuing in sin and not taking full advantage of the gift of salvation that Jesus has given us. God's grace gives the ability to say 'no' to sin, and 'yes' to righteousness. Grace does not give us the right to use it as a license to continue in the old sins we used to succumb to. Imagine you are in a circus high wire act. You must walk a wire, do hand stands on that wire, complete acrobatics on that wire, carry others on your shoulders while you walk the wire, etc. Now, imagine that you must perform all of these things a hundred feet above the ground and there is no net to catch you if you fall. You would make sure that you performed with precision and excellence. This is how we are to live our Christian lives. We are to live above sin, living completely for God. Sin is the hard ground that we hit if we fall. However, we have the glorious blessing of knowing that God has provided grace for us as a net to catch us should we slip and fall into some sin. But if we live our lives expecting to fall, we will never be victorious in our faith. Artists who perform on the high wire, do so with a resolve that causes them to perform as if there is no net. They rarely fall. Neither should we.
We must also examine ourselves to see if we approve of these sins. We have become the proverbial "frog in the pot." Sin is so rampant around us that we have become desensitized to evil. We watch movies with blatant sexual immorality and dismiss it in favor of the pleasure of entertainment. Lies, gossip and stealing are factst of life in much of the business world. Do we watch and then turn the other way rather than confront evil? Let's examine ourselves and find out if we are approving of sin.
I do not write this to condemn. It should be a daily practice of the Christian to examine ourselves regarding these things. If we are involved in a sin, let's stop, confess it to God, repent, and turn away from it. If we are continuing to approve of sin by being apathetic toward it, let's stop, regain our focus, repent, and move on into the righteousness God has provided for us. I love the freedom we have in Christ, but we cannot abuse it. We must stand up and call sin for what it is, evil. We can live our lives on the high wire of God's kingdom. This is a thrill that lasts for eternity.
Friday, July 8, 2011
The Right Time
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
It seems that there is never enough time. No matter how we try to adjust our schedules, we never seem to catch up with all the things we have to do. I have been thinking about this dilemma lately. What I am learning is; it is not so much the lack of time, as it is the lack of my ability to prioritize time. True, there are some things that have to come first. I must be at work everyday I am supposed to. But beyond this, I need to decide what is really important and schedule my time accordingly.
I know that the time we spend in the presence of the Lord is vital. It is, or should be, a priority for each day. But it seems that we often find excuses that all but eliminate any available time to spend with God. We say that other things came up, or we just ran out of time. But, there is a time for everything. It is there, and it is available. All we have to do is take the time. My wife and I have had two of our grandchildren staying with us for the past few days. They are energetic little boys and by the end of the day, we are worn out from the activities of the day. Grandpa and grandma aren't built with the same energy level they have. In the time they have been at our house, I have spent much less time praying and reading my Bible than usual. So I have made the excuse, saying that there just isn't enough time.
There is always enough time for our relationships with God. There are adjustments that we can all make that will give us the time to spend with him. In addition, we can and should include him in all of our activities. When we are at work, praise and prayer can be in our minds and on our lips. When we are at home or involved in other activities, we can still make time to talk to God. So it seems that really is a time for every activity.
Today, let's take time for God. If you look, you will always find enough time to spend praying or reading God's Word. Let's decide to change our priorities and make Jesus number one. Then all our other activities will be blessed because we have been with him. "God forgive us for not making you first in our daily routines. Give us the wisdom we need to prioritize our lives. You are our source for everything and we look to you, first."
Ecclesiastes 3:1
It seems that there is never enough time. No matter how we try to adjust our schedules, we never seem to catch up with all the things we have to do. I have been thinking about this dilemma lately. What I am learning is; it is not so much the lack of time, as it is the lack of my ability to prioritize time. True, there are some things that have to come first. I must be at work everyday I am supposed to. But beyond this, I need to decide what is really important and schedule my time accordingly.
I know that the time we spend in the presence of the Lord is vital. It is, or should be, a priority for each day. But it seems that we often find excuses that all but eliminate any available time to spend with God. We say that other things came up, or we just ran out of time. But, there is a time for everything. It is there, and it is available. All we have to do is take the time. My wife and I have had two of our grandchildren staying with us for the past few days. They are energetic little boys and by the end of the day, we are worn out from the activities of the day. Grandpa and grandma aren't built with the same energy level they have. In the time they have been at our house, I have spent much less time praying and reading my Bible than usual. So I have made the excuse, saying that there just isn't enough time.
There is always enough time for our relationships with God. There are adjustments that we can all make that will give us the time to spend with him. In addition, we can and should include him in all of our activities. When we are at work, praise and prayer can be in our minds and on our lips. When we are at home or involved in other activities, we can still make time to talk to God. So it seems that really is a time for every activity.
Today, let's take time for God. If you look, you will always find enough time to spend praying or reading God's Word. Let's decide to change our priorities and make Jesus number one. Then all our other activities will be blessed because we have been with him. "God forgive us for not making you first in our daily routines. Give us the wisdom we need to prioritize our lives. You are our source for everything and we look to you, first."
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Our Refuge and Strength
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1
Have you ever found yourself in trouble? I have. I have been in trouble to the point that I wished I could just turn back the clock. Then I could avoid the problem. But that never happened, so I have always had to face the fact that trouble was upon me, and therefore, I needed help. Trouble is common to all of us. We all face troubles of many kinds. Some are of our own making, and others are completely out of our control. In times of trouble, we often need help because we are unable to cope with, or resolve the situation on our own. It is in these times that many people fall into old habits or addictions. But there is a help available to us that can and will overcome any trouble.
God is ever-present in the times of our struggles. It is interesting that when trouble comes, many people run away from God. They feel that they have failed him, or are unworthy of any help from him. But these are exactly the times when God wants to touch our lives. He never leaves. We can run, but he is still there. He is always comforting and guiding us through the difficult times.
God alone is our refuge and strength. Humans are all the same. When trouble comes, we want to run. God understands this, so he has provided a place for us to go. You see, he is our refuge and strength. A refuge is a place where we can go to find safety and protection. We are mistaken if we think we can find that in any other relationship or substance. Other things may cover up the trouble for a time, but in the end, the problems remain. God is the permanent solution. He will give us refuge and then strengthen us to go through the trouble. He never leaves, so we will not have to face the trouble alone. There is tremendous comfort when we understand God's heart for us.
Today, some of you are in trouble. You know it, and you are unable to deal with the situation on your own. I encourage you to run to your refuge and strength. Allow him to comfort you and instruct you in the way you should go. He will never leave you, he will not abandon you, he will never forsake you. If you have run to another relationship or an old addiction for comfort, it is never too late. God is still right there waiting for you to turn to him. Make the right choice: Run to Jesus!
Psalm 46:1
Have you ever found yourself in trouble? I have. I have been in trouble to the point that I wished I could just turn back the clock. Then I could avoid the problem. But that never happened, so I have always had to face the fact that trouble was upon me, and therefore, I needed help. Trouble is common to all of us. We all face troubles of many kinds. Some are of our own making, and others are completely out of our control. In times of trouble, we often need help because we are unable to cope with, or resolve the situation on our own. It is in these times that many people fall into old habits or addictions. But there is a help available to us that can and will overcome any trouble.
God is ever-present in the times of our struggles. It is interesting that when trouble comes, many people run away from God. They feel that they have failed him, or are unworthy of any help from him. But these are exactly the times when God wants to touch our lives. He never leaves. We can run, but he is still there. He is always comforting and guiding us through the difficult times.
God alone is our refuge and strength. Humans are all the same. When trouble comes, we want to run. God understands this, so he has provided a place for us to go. You see, he is our refuge and strength. A refuge is a place where we can go to find safety and protection. We are mistaken if we think we can find that in any other relationship or substance. Other things may cover up the trouble for a time, but in the end, the problems remain. God is the permanent solution. He will give us refuge and then strengthen us to go through the trouble. He never leaves, so we will not have to face the trouble alone. There is tremendous comfort when we understand God's heart for us.
Today, some of you are in trouble. You know it, and you are unable to deal with the situation on your own. I encourage you to run to your refuge and strength. Allow him to comfort you and instruct you in the way you should go. He will never leave you, he will not abandon you, he will never forsake you. If you have run to another relationship or an old addiction for comfort, it is never too late. God is still right there waiting for you to turn to him. Make the right choice: Run to Jesus!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The Call
"Then he said: 'The God of our fathers has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.'"
Acts 22:14&15
Saul had just been confronted by Jesus while on a mission to Damascus to arrest Christians there. He was blinded and went to stay with a man named Judas. God sent a messenger to him. Ananias went to him and spoke the words God had given him. Those words are referenced in these scriptures. In this short statement, Saul (later called Paul) was given instructions that would mark the rest of his life. These same words also mark our lives and the call that each of us have to spread the good news.
This is not difficult. It doesn't take a great deal of education or Bible study. It is the natural flow of a life that is submitted to Christ. When we give up our own agenda and allow him to govern our lives, we get to know his will. We begin to understand what he wants and the things we desire become less important. It is important that we know God's will. How can we follow what we do not know or understand?
We have been called to see the Righteous One. We need to experience God. It is not enough to know about him, we need to really know him. We have been given the great privilege of being allowed to see his glory in our lives. As we experience him, we begin to fill ourselves with his character. Our own shortcomings begin to fall away and we are more consumed by the presence of God. What a tremendous blessing we have been given that we may experience the fullness of Christ.
We are also blessed to receive words from the mouth of God. We have his written Word that guides us and helps us through any situation. Even more than that, we have the blessed Holy Spirit who brings his Word to life within us. If we will listen, we will hear wonderful things. God wants to reveal himself to us by allowing us to experience him and hear the things he speaks to us. The Holy Spirit is always speaking to us. Are we listening?
All of these things, God has given us for one purpose: that we will testify to others about him. We are effective when we are sharing what God has done in our own hearts. This isn't the result of intense study or years of education, it is the result of spending time with God and opening up our spiritual senses to hear and experience him fully. Then we simply share what we already have seen and heard while being with God. This becomes a testimony unique to each one of us.
This is the high calling of God. We need to experience him and his glory. We hear his voice as he speaks into our lives. His voice will change us and instruct us. Then we simply tell others what we already know. It is indeed, a high calling. But it is not one that only a few may have. We all have the call. God equips each one with exactly what he wants us to have that we may be his ambassadors to the world. Think about it today. Seize the opportunities to allow him to spill over from your life and touch others.
Acts 22:14&15
Saul had just been confronted by Jesus while on a mission to Damascus to arrest Christians there. He was blinded and went to stay with a man named Judas. God sent a messenger to him. Ananias went to him and spoke the words God had given him. Those words are referenced in these scriptures. In this short statement, Saul (later called Paul) was given instructions that would mark the rest of his life. These same words also mark our lives and the call that each of us have to spread the good news.
This is not difficult. It doesn't take a great deal of education or Bible study. It is the natural flow of a life that is submitted to Christ. When we give up our own agenda and allow him to govern our lives, we get to know his will. We begin to understand what he wants and the things we desire become less important. It is important that we know God's will. How can we follow what we do not know or understand?
We have been called to see the Righteous One. We need to experience God. It is not enough to know about him, we need to really know him. We have been given the great privilege of being allowed to see his glory in our lives. As we experience him, we begin to fill ourselves with his character. Our own shortcomings begin to fall away and we are more consumed by the presence of God. What a tremendous blessing we have been given that we may experience the fullness of Christ.
We are also blessed to receive words from the mouth of God. We have his written Word that guides us and helps us through any situation. Even more than that, we have the blessed Holy Spirit who brings his Word to life within us. If we will listen, we will hear wonderful things. God wants to reveal himself to us by allowing us to experience him and hear the things he speaks to us. The Holy Spirit is always speaking to us. Are we listening?
All of these things, God has given us for one purpose: that we will testify to others about him. We are effective when we are sharing what God has done in our own hearts. This isn't the result of intense study or years of education, it is the result of spending time with God and opening up our spiritual senses to hear and experience him fully. Then we simply share what we already have seen and heard while being with God. This becomes a testimony unique to each one of us.
This is the high calling of God. We need to experience him and his glory. We hear his voice as he speaks into our lives. His voice will change us and instruct us. Then we simply tell others what we already know. It is indeed, a high calling. But it is not one that only a few may have. We all have the call. God equips each one with exactly what he wants us to have that we may be his ambassadors to the world. Think about it today. Seize the opportunities to allow him to spill over from your life and touch others.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Expectation
"In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation."
Psalm 5:3
How often does the Lord hear our voices? I believe that God wants to hear us. He longs for those times when we lay our requests before him. There is a joy that comes to us and to our Father when we are consistent in our time with him. Perhaps if we thought of it as a daily appointment, we would be more likely to fulfill our time with God. It must not be a time we set aside because of obligation, it must be done because we want to spend time with God. It is important to our Father to spend time with his children..
I love what David said here: "I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." It is not enough to simply present our requests to God. We must also expect answers. With all my heart, I believe God answers our prayers. He is always at work fulfilling the requests of his saints. Yes, sometimes the answer is 'no.' But when we align ourselves with his will, ask for the need, and wait in expectation, he answers us.
I am afraid that we have become numb to the answers God brings. We often overlook them. We make excuses such as: "a person decided to helped me," or "I am okay, but it didn't turn out the way I prayed." Not long ago, my wife and I had a great need. It was pressing and the potential for great loss was always in front of us. We prayed constantly for God to help us. In the darkest hour, some people decided to do whatever they could to help. In just a few days, they had served us so completely, that the need was fully met. We could have said, :"thank you for helping us," and we did. But we recognized that this was not just good hearted people who helped, it was God answering our prayers, using people. So we thanked God for the people, and there lies the difference. We gave glory to God, because he answered our cries, and thanked him first. Then we thanked people.
The New King James Version translates the scripture this way: "My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and will look up." We need to get in the habit of looking up to heaven when good things happen to us. All good things come from the hand of God. It is not luck or good fortune. It is the blessing of our Father being poured into our lives. So when we pray, let's be consistent. Let's spend time with our Father. Then let's wait in expectation, looking up, to see the answers come. This gives glory to God and teaches us to be thankful. Our source is God alone, and we can expect him to answer!
Psalm 5:3
How often does the Lord hear our voices? I believe that God wants to hear us. He longs for those times when we lay our requests before him. There is a joy that comes to us and to our Father when we are consistent in our time with him. Perhaps if we thought of it as a daily appointment, we would be more likely to fulfill our time with God. It must not be a time we set aside because of obligation, it must be done because we want to spend time with God. It is important to our Father to spend time with his children..
I love what David said here: "I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." It is not enough to simply present our requests to God. We must also expect answers. With all my heart, I believe God answers our prayers. He is always at work fulfilling the requests of his saints. Yes, sometimes the answer is 'no.' But when we align ourselves with his will, ask for the need, and wait in expectation, he answers us.
I am afraid that we have become numb to the answers God brings. We often overlook them. We make excuses such as: "a person decided to helped me," or "I am okay, but it didn't turn out the way I prayed." Not long ago, my wife and I had a great need. It was pressing and the potential for great loss was always in front of us. We prayed constantly for God to help us. In the darkest hour, some people decided to do whatever they could to help. In just a few days, they had served us so completely, that the need was fully met. We could have said, :"thank you for helping us," and we did. But we recognized that this was not just good hearted people who helped, it was God answering our prayers, using people. So we thanked God for the people, and there lies the difference. We gave glory to God, because he answered our cries, and thanked him first. Then we thanked people.
The New King James Version translates the scripture this way: "My voice you shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and will look up." We need to get in the habit of looking up to heaven when good things happen to us. All good things come from the hand of God. It is not luck or good fortune. It is the blessing of our Father being poured into our lives. So when we pray, let's be consistent. Let's spend time with our Father. Then let's wait in expectation, looking up, to see the answers come. This gives glory to God and teaches us to be thankful. Our source is God alone, and we can expect him to answer!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Independence Day
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death."
Romans 8:1&2
It is the time of year when we celebrate our independence here in the United States. We celebrate our freedom and our liberation from the tyrannical rule of a distant nation. Long before the birth of our nation, an Independence Day was already established. Like the independence of our nation, this also was accomplished through blood shed. The liberation that was given, was not for just one nation, but for all. The opportunity for freedom was freely given to everyone on the face of the earth, who would accept it..
We were once held captive by a set of laws that we could not follow. No person before the time of Christ had ever been able to find righteousness before God. All were held captive by the law of sin and death. But Jesus came and set all men free from that law. He created a new freedom in which the Spirit of life rules and reigns in our lives. We no longer have to conform to a set of human laws designed to attempt to draw us closer to God. We have full access to him because of Jesus.
The things Jesus accomplished by his death and resurrection are so completely liberating for us that we may never fully understand it all. Only on the day of our ultimate liberation from this life will we understand the magnitude of the cross. In those three days; Jesus destroyed the power of sin and death, provided a way for the lost to be saved, took the keys of death away from Satan, restored the kingdom of heaven, and paved the way for the Holy Spirit to come to those who would receive him. This is the ultimate liberation. You and I did not have to shed one drop of blood to receive our independence, Jesus did that for us.
Today, as we think about the wonderful blessings we have as Americans, let's also think about the ultimate blessing we have in Christ. We don't have to live by the law of sin and death, we do not have to attempt to earn our way to heaven, and we do not have to bow to the evil rule of the enemy. We have been set free. We are liberated. We have been given the greatest independence ever offered. All we have to do is say "yes" to the risen Christ. Receive him and receive life. This is not a freedom brought about by the hands of men, it is an eternal freedom given by God himself. Celebrate freedom!
Romans 8:1&2
It is the time of year when we celebrate our independence here in the United States. We celebrate our freedom and our liberation from the tyrannical rule of a distant nation. Long before the birth of our nation, an Independence Day was already established. Like the independence of our nation, this also was accomplished through blood shed. The liberation that was given, was not for just one nation, but for all. The opportunity for freedom was freely given to everyone on the face of the earth, who would accept it..
We were once held captive by a set of laws that we could not follow. No person before the time of Christ had ever been able to find righteousness before God. All were held captive by the law of sin and death. But Jesus came and set all men free from that law. He created a new freedom in which the Spirit of life rules and reigns in our lives. We no longer have to conform to a set of human laws designed to attempt to draw us closer to God. We have full access to him because of Jesus.
The things Jesus accomplished by his death and resurrection are so completely liberating for us that we may never fully understand it all. Only on the day of our ultimate liberation from this life will we understand the magnitude of the cross. In those three days; Jesus destroyed the power of sin and death, provided a way for the lost to be saved, took the keys of death away from Satan, restored the kingdom of heaven, and paved the way for the Holy Spirit to come to those who would receive him. This is the ultimate liberation. You and I did not have to shed one drop of blood to receive our independence, Jesus did that for us.
Today, as we think about the wonderful blessings we have as Americans, let's also think about the ultimate blessing we have in Christ. We don't have to live by the law of sin and death, we do not have to attempt to earn our way to heaven, and we do not have to bow to the evil rule of the enemy. We have been set free. We are liberated. We have been given the greatest independence ever offered. All we have to do is say "yes" to the risen Christ. Receive him and receive life. This is not a freedom brought about by the hands of men, it is an eternal freedom given by God himself. Celebrate freedom!
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