Freedom – Alistair Begg
This "freedom" is established in heaven's charter–the
Bible. Here is a choice passage, believer: "When you pass through the
waters, I will be with you."1 Here is another: "The
mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not
depart from you."2
These Scriptures set you free in believing. You are a welcome
guest at this table of promises. Scripture is a never-failing treasury filled
with boundless stores of grace. It is the bank of heaven; you may draw from it
as much as you wish, without any hindrance.
Come in faith; you
are welcome to all the covenant blessings. There is not a promise
in the Word that will be withheld. In the deepest tribulations let this freedom
comfort you; overwhelmed by waves of distress let it cheer you; when sorrows
surround you let it be your solace. This is your Father's love-token; you are
free in it at all times.
You are also given free access to the throne of grace.
It is the believer's privilege to have access at all times to his heavenly
Father. Whatever our desires, our difficulties, our wants, we are at liberty to
spread them all before Him. It does not matter how much we may have sinned, we
can ask and expect pardon. No matter how poor we are, we may plead His promise
that He will provide everything we need. We have permission to approach His
throne at all times–in midnight's darkest hour or in noontide's most burning
heat.
Exercise your right, believer, and enjoy this privilege. You are
set free to all that is treasured up in Christ–wisdom,
righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. It does not matter what your
need is, for there is abundant supply in Christ, and it is there for
you. What a "freedom" is yours! Freedom from condemnation,
freedom to the promises, freedom to the throne of grace, and at last freedom to
enter heaven!
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