Live For the Kingdom!

Do you know folks that just seemingly can not find a direction for their life? They are folks who seem to live life like a pin ball in a pinball machine--bouncing here and there. There is no direction in their life. They are prisoners with no freedom in sight.

This is the weekend we celebrate freedom. Freedom is a great gift that comes from God. However, many of us find that we know we are freed from something but have not clue as to what we will do with our freedom.

Over the years, I have looked for great illustrations of freedom. Nothing beats this one. Those of us who have young ones know the frustration all too well--once we stop laughing. Time to change the diapers. Now rookie parents and grandparents do not have everything ready to do this. So the young one is on the floor most of the time. We take the old diaper off and turn around to get what we have forgotten. Unless you have one hand on the critter, what happens? The young one has escaped! They are running around the house naked as a jaybird. They are free!! Whatever you do, make sure none of the doors are open when you do this. Yes, one of mine escaped to the yard, just running around with no clothes on. We provided the neighbors with regular entertainment of one sort or another.

Now all of this is to say: You are free from sin, free from death, free from guilt--just to name a few. But what are you free for? What are you doing with your life's freedom that gives glory to the kingdom of God?

Freedom has been given to you so that you can make life better. Living in that freedom should bring others closer to the joy of God's presence.

In the book of Romans Paul writes, "But thank God you have started listening to a new master, one whose commands set you free to live openly in his freedom!" Romans 6:15 The Message Today is the day to be set free from sin so that you live for the kingdom of God.

Let this give your life new direction!