Captive: The dictionary definition of captive is somewhat depressing. But at the same time it means holding the attention of someone or something. Holding it, containing it in some way.
Freedom: Being able to share your thoughts, desires, emotions without the threat of repercussions. Not being contained, able to move about, go where you desire.
These two words are truly antonyms. But they belong together.
2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us to take every thought captive to obey Christ. This is one of my daily struggles. It seems simple in theory, but in reality it's one of the toughest things I have ever attempted. Focusing on Christ is so important, yet terribly difficult. At times, even impossible.
Galatians 5:1 tells us that in freedom Christ has set us free. No longer to be under a yoke of slavery. Christ gives us freedom. He allows me to go where I want to, be what I want to be.
But how do I get that freedom in Christ? By being His. Surrendering my life to him. Being captive to Him.
You see by having and being captive freedom I become all Christ wants me to be. I can reach the full potential He has laid out for me. Captive Freedom is restraining the bad and embracing the good. Through the combination I am much better off than simply restraining the bad or embracing the good. This combination is amazing and empowering.
I have no idea if this even makes sense, but it is something I have felt compelled to share. I hope it makes you stop and think about where you might be and the potential to where you can go.
