So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36 NIV)
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Abba, do you remember that woman who came to our church as a guest a few weeks ago and freaked me out?
Yes, Child, I do.
I barely know her personally, but I have a friend who knew her well and told me about the demonic activity that always came with the woman. I was not excited about having her at our church.
Child, what if I wanted her to be at your church because I wanted her to be free of the demonic activity?
Uh….what?
What if your church was the only church in your area that might have the ability to help her get free?
Um….hmmm….
Child, what if I sent her there because she knew you and I wanted you to help her get to that freedom?
Uh…I didn’t do that at all.
No, Child.
Does this mean she’ll never know that freedom?
You cannot know what might have been. You can only know whether or not you were listening for my voice and responding to what I was saying.
I’m sorry if I failed you.
I have many ways of bringing people who want freedom into that place. You can pray that she desires freedom and can find other people to help her get it.
Yes, Lord.
God,
Forgive us when we do not have hearts, minds, and spirits tuned with yours. Forgive us when we miss opportunities to help others come to Holy Freedom in your Light and Life. We pray in the name of Jesus that your children would be people who help others desire and seek freedom from demonic activity, and that your Church would be about the work of Jesus. May we help others be set free so they can be free indeed. AMEN.