Posted on 01/26/2021 6:00:11 PM PST by luvie
You don't mince words. You are to the point and all about the facts. It's likely that you have a hilarious, no holds barred sense of humor. And you sure tell an entertaining story! |
Bible in a Year:
If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Twenty long years passed before British journalist John McCarthy—a five-year hostage during Lebanon’s grueling civil war—met the man who negotiated his release. When McCarthy finally met U.N. envoy Giandomenico Picco, McCarthy simply said, “Thank you for my freedom!” His heartfelt words carried great weight because Picco had risked his own life during dangerous negotiations to secure freedom for McCarthy and others.
We as believers can relate to such hard-won freedom. Jesus gave up His life—enduring death on a Roman cross—to secure spiritual freedom for all people, including each of us. Now as His children, we know “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free,” the apostle Paul boldly declared (Galatians 5:1).
The gospel of John also teaches of freedom in Christ, noting, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).
But free in what ways? In Jesus, we experience freedom not only from sin and its hold on us but also from guilt, shame, worry, Satan’s lies, superstitions, false teaching, and eternal death. No longer hostages, we have freedom to show love to enemies, walk in kindness, live with hope, and love our neighbors. As we follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, we can forgive as we’ve been forgiven.
For all of this, let’s thank God today. Then let’s love so others will know the power of His freedom too.
Reflect & Pray
What spiritual chains still hold you hostage? As you release those chains to God, what words can you use to thank Him for setting you free?
Dear liberating God, thank You for my freedom—for setting me free from spiritual death and releasing me to love.
Hi!
Honestly here, as well.
You don't mince words. You are to the point and all about the facts. However, you are charming enough to tell people the truth yet still not offend them. It's likely that you have a hilarious, no holds barred sense of humor. And you sure tell an entertaining story! You're also quite open. People can ask you anything, and you don't shy away from controversial conversation topics.
Seems I communicate clearly.
Good to see you! If you are anything, you are VERY honest! :)
Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))
Glad to be able to participate this week. LOL!
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You Communicate Honestly
You don't mince words. You are to the point and all about the facts.
However, you are charming enough to tell people the truth yet still not offend them.
It's likely that you have a hilarious, no holds barred sense of humor. And you sure tell an entertaining story!
You're also quite open. People can ask you anything, and you don't shy away from controversial conversation topics.
Cryptic
Howdy, radu! Honesty is the best policy. But there are times when I wish I could stuff my words back into my big mouth. LOL!
Hope you had milder weather today!
That’s you all right. LOL!
Honesty has stomped my ass dry more than once, that does not make me a liar, just guarded.
Well, considering your former profession, I’d say that’s probably a plus.
~ The What Kind of Communicator Are You Quiz ~
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