The Daily Guide
Rescued from your enemies
We have been rescued from our enemies, so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness forever.
Luke 1:74-75 - New Living Translation
You are no longer to be suffering oppression. You have been rescued from your enemies. "Your enemies" refers to much more than just people. It represents whatever oppresses you. Death, for instance, comes under the category of your enemies. Praise God that Christ by the blood of His sacrifice dealt with this enemy called death. At the same time He delivered you from death's companions - sin, sickness and impoverishment. Praise Him for this liberty! Heb.2:14-15, Gal.3:13, Ro.6:14.
Many people today see the world around them as increasingly hostile and threatening. They respond by trying isolate themselves from it. Some even withdraw to become captives in their own homes. As Christians we should know no such fear! The question is how do you see yourself in your world? What's your picture of you in your world? Have God's picture that's given to you by the Bible's description of Christ's work of redemption. Christ has redeemed you from your enemies.
Take a fresh look at redemption. Spend time in God's Word with God's Spirit. God's Word by God's Spirit will reveal Christ's work of redemption to you. Pray as you read scriptures about it that the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened. May you see yourself in the place of redemption which is yours in Christ. It's a place of peace! Live in the glorious liberty wherewith Christ has made you free! Eph.1:18, Gal.3:13-14.
You will be far from oppression!
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