Scripture

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Observation

This new covenant gives us confidence. Moses used to put a veil over his face so the people of Israel could not see the shining glory of God. But now the veil covers the mind of people so that they cannot understand the truth. This veil only be removed by believing in Christ.

When we turn to the Lord, the veil is removed. We receive the freedom of the Spirit so that we can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. The Spirit makes us more like Him as we are changed from glory to glory.

Application

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. This verse is often interpreted by people to mean that where the Spirit of the Lord is, I can do whatever I want.

Freedom in the scriptures is not freedom from restraint. It is freedom to do what the Lord wants us to do. It is not freedom to sin, but freedom from sin.

Paul here is talking about the blindness that people have without Christ to understand God’s will. When we come to Christ, the veil is removed and we can read the scriptures and understand who God is.

The Spirit of the Lord gives us freedom to live a holy life.

The Spirit also gives us freedom to worship God. We start to see and reflect the glory of the Lord. We can see the Lord for who he is, and all of our false ideas are taken away. As we catch the glimpse of God’s glory, we worship him in Spirit and in truth. We are free to express our love for the Lord as our hearts are transformed by the Spirit.

Prayer

Lord, I thank you that you have removed the veil from my mind. Please help me to worship you and to live a life of holiness. Amen.