Freedom to Soar
What would life look like if people across the world longed for peace and freedom? Can you imagine how different things could be if every nation desired to live in harmony, with freedom to thrive?
As believers, we hope for that day to come. Yet, we know the reality of the struggle: there’s an enemy that stands in opposition, ruling the world for now. But at God’s appointed time, He will defeat the enemy forever and create a new heaven and a new earth where His children will dwell in freedom, peace, and joy.
While we can’t solve the world’s problems, God has given us something powerful—His strength to overcome the things that hold us captive in our spirits. We can live free in Christ, no matter what struggles we face.
For many years, I was emotionally imprisoned by fear. I spent so much of my life trying to meet others’ expectations, trying to be someone I wasn’t. But the moment I asked God to help me overcome my fears and embrace the person He made me to be, everything changed. I started living authentically, as my true self.
Not long ago, I read a story that really deepened my resolve to keep living in freedom. It’s a story that might inspire you as you walk your own path of freedom:
“A farmer found a baby eagle and raised it with his chickens. The eagle learned to live as the chickens did, never attempting to fly. One day, a bird-watcher saw the eagle and bought it from the farmer. He tried to teach the bird to fly, but it only ran around and flapped its wings like a chicken. Finally, the man took the eagle to a high mountain. ‘You are an eagle,’ he told the bird. ‘You should fly.’ And with that, he threw the eagle off the side of the mountain. The eagle cried out in fear, but then it spread its wings and soared into the sky.”
The eagle had been conditioned to live like a chicken, but once it understood who it truly was, it could soar—free and unbounded.
This story is a powerful metaphor for many believers. Just like the eagle, we often don’t realize who we are in Christ. We live beneath our potential, never fully grasping the incredible freedom God has set aside for us. We miss out on soaring above the struggles and challenges of this world because we don’t understand our true identity.
What would it be like if we saw ourselves as God sees us?
As it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT), “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
We begin to see ourselves as God sees us by renewing our minds through His Word. The Bible is full of truths about who God is and who we are in Him. By faith, as we read and believe what it says, we can walk in the freedom that God has already provided.
It’s time to stop listening to the lies of the enemy and start listening to the voice of God, who speaks love, truth, and freedom over us.
Sometimes, the enemy tries to keep us grounded, whispering lies that trap us in insecurity and fear. But God’s words are designed to lift us up, to give us the strength to rise above, and the freedom to soar.
Zephaniah 3:17 (NASB) says:
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will rejoice over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.”
Let these words remind you of your worth and the victory you have in Christ.
Have you had any moments when you realized you were living beneath your potential? Or perhaps you’ve experienced the freedom that comes from stepping into your true identity in Christ? I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share your comment below.