Jesus told His disciples that if anyone would want to follow Him they would have to deny themselves and take up their cross. The Gospel presents a paradox: one that says that losing our freedom is the way in which we will find it. Despite losing our earthly freedoms or facing severe hardships, we can walk forward day after day knowing that we are truly free in Christ.
Like Paul, we can experience true freedom in Christ, unaffected by our external circumstances. Our hearts can stay unshackled, continually worshiping and fearlessly sharing the…