You see, real freedom is not liberty to do what we want or the absence of distress. Real freedom is the deep-seated confidence that no matter what, the Father will provide everything we need (Phil. 4:19). The person who believes this is the freest of all persons on earth, because no matter what situation they find themselves in, they have nothing to fear (Phil. 4:11). But the only way for sinners like us with a bent towards unbelief in Him to find this kind of freedom is by experiencing repeatedly His delivering power and His faithfulness. That's why we are to count it all joy when we meet trials of various kinds (James 1:2). These trials are setting us free. The Father's word to you in this story and all the crises you face is this: "Do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but Mine" (2 Chron. 20:15)
- Jon Bloom
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