Set Yourself Free

Set Yourself Free "Come near to God and He will come near to you." James 4:8 One day a little boy was playing with a valuable vase. He put his hand in it and could not take it out. He pulled his hand as hard as he could, but still his hand wouldn't budge. He called for his father, who tried everything to get the boy's hand out, but nothing worked. He finally was considering breaking the valuable vase as a last resort as the little boy was now getting upset. The father told his son to try one more time before he broke the vase. He said try to open you hand and hold your fingers out straight as you see me doing, and then I will try to pull the vase off. To the father's astonishment his son said, "Oh no Daddy, I couldn't put my fingers out like that because I would drop my penny." This story may be humorous, but thousands of us are like this little boy, as we are so busy holding on to the world's worthless treasures, that we cannot accept God's freedom. Let me ask you today what worthless treasures are you holding onto that is keeping you from God. Is it your money, your house, your job, your country club membership, your friendships, your addictions, or some other thing? Is it a sin you won't let go of, or an unworthy goal you are determined to reach, or maybe a dishonorable relationship you won't' give up. If any of these examples are ones that is keeping you from becoming free of the things of this world, and keeping you from the saving grace of God, it may be time for you to think and consider, are they really worth it. There is more to life than the things of this world, as soon these will all come to an end. This world is only temporary but your eternal life, which will last forever, should be what you are striving for. If you are still holding on to the here and now, it is time to let go of these things, and surrender yourself to God. Let go of what is holding you back and be free, and let God have His way in your life. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven June 6