The zoo is an interesting place. Modern zoos have eliminated cages and replaced them with “natural” habitats... where the animals feel as though they are in a familiar place with every creature comfort they could ever want. Twice daily, zookeepers come in and feed them perfect cuts of meat or high quality grain... their water supply is clean... and they sleep in man-made structures built to resemble nature’s finest. It’s everything an animal could ever hope for... or is it?
So often, real freedom is confused with the perception of freedom. People spend their lives in luxury... all their needs and wants are taken care of... yet they still find themselves trapped. So how do they get out? The Bible tells us in John 8:36 that when we live in a relationship with Christ, we are truly free. No more limitations. When we give ourselves to Him and let Him take over, we get to experience His power, grace, strength, and provision. No matter how comfortable we try to make it... a cage is a cage. Find yourself still missing something? Seek Christ and unlock the door to a life of true liberty and purpose.
