“God has called us to live a life of freedom in the Holy Spirit. But don’t view this wonderful freedom as an opportunity to set up a base of operations in the natural realm. Freedom means that we become so completely free of self-indulgence that we become servants of one another, expressing love in all we do.” (Galatians 6:13 TPT)
Mountain climbers set up a base camp prior to starting a multistage ascent. The base camp provides a staging area with all the resources needed for an expedition. This is generally a safe area that one can walk to or drive to with supplies. The real climb starts after the base camp. However, I have heard of people who go only as far as the base camp. That is the end of their aspirations. Their goal is limited to what they can achieve by their own power.
God has called us to live in the Spirit. Our goal is NOT merely to set up a base of operations in the natural realm. This world with all its busyness is just a staging area for the real ascent. We are meant to leave behind our instinctual cravings for self-preservation, self-indulgence, and self-promotion. Set your sights on going higher than you can walk by your own power. Yield to the Spirit. Abandon anything that hinders your progress and climb freely. Let your life be an expression of love and freedom.
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