Be free to shine

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13-14)

Many do not accept Christ because they are not ready or want to experience life first. "Wait until later" they say . . . It is one thing they do not understand: Life in Christ is not prison, but freedom from prison . . . the prison of sin, guilt, and shame!

Christ frees us from the power of sin. He frees us from the pressures of sin. He frees us from the pain caused by sin . . . by us and to others.

There is freedom in Christ to know we are redeemed and now have the power to choose to do right. No longer does the past haunt us nor the future taunt us. We have a sincere hope (promise)of life with God for eternity.

Darkness is swallowed up in light and we can now walk boldly into the areas of life we once feared. We can say no to people, places, and situations that hurt us and yes to the things that are indeed good and positive for our lives. The believer is ruled by the King of the world rather than the prince of darkness.

Paul reminds us to now walk as children of light if we are indeed God's children. (Ephesians 5:8) Be bold . . . light up the world . . . or at least your little section anyway! Be free to shine!