coming and going

I bet you thought I was never going to do this again? whaaaat? It's only been since November?















Coming and going is hard.
I hope the more I do it the easier it will get?

If I had to use one word to define what God is teaching me right now it would be "freedom". I imagine that most of what He desires for us comes down to freedom. Freedom means different things to different people, but I suppose the vibe of the word is always the same.

I had a few "revelations" more like thoughts about this, during my time away.


before my trip this scripture was speaking a lot to me. I would use the first verse as a definition of freedom.

Phillipians
12I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.


during my trip the second half came to life.


I was having another argument with God (what's new?) This time I was feeling overwhelmed by some things to do with my life, and was fet up with the sensation of "I just can't do it". For once I wanted God to ask me to do something I felt capable of doing. Then I realized that "not" being able to do something is kind of the point. Then the second verse became very clear. I don't think you can do the first verse without the other responsibly. Shutting down and ignoring your circumstances is irresponsible, and going it on your own is impossible and often also irresponsible.


Freedom from whatever binds you, whatever wraps itself around your feet and wont let go, whatever enslaves you, what owns you, whatever you worry or obsess about, whatever keeps you up at night, freedom from sin, freedom from even death itself... this seems to be the business of Jesus.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,Because the LORD has anointed meTo bring good news to the afflicted;He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,To proclaim liberty to captivesAnd freedom to prisoners;


Luke 4
17And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him (Jesus). And He opened the book and found the place where it was written,
18"THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME,
BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR.
HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES,
AND RECOVERY OF SIGHT TO THE BLIND,
TO SET FREE THOSE WHO ARE OPPRESSED,
19TO PROCLAIM THE FAVORABLE YEAR OF THE LORD."

20And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.

21And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."

I think that's pretty cool