Psalm 126 tells us about the captives brought out of Zion. When they were freed, they felt like they were dreaming, their mouths filled with laughter and their tongues with singing.
When we read this we think about the suffering of many Christians in non-Christian countries. However, there are many captives in a free Christian society too.
In a message on Breakpoint (Sept 18, 2015) Eric Metaxas gave an account of what happened to a man who thought he was free, until he discovered what real freedom is.
Dean Jones grew up in a Christian home but decided not to embrace the family’s faith. He became an actor and performed in many Disney films.
In the career he chose, he became very popular and very rich. He was taken captive by the deceitful lifestyle of Hollywood and ended up depressed, divorced and alienated from his children.
In an interview later in his life, he confessed that having a Ferrari and the company of many beautiful women, still left him very alone. His life was… empty.
One day God touched his heart and after a near fatal drunken-driving accident, he called out to God and God reached out to him like He always does.
Dean related how a Supernatural peace flooded his soul, he was freed!
He still continued acting but on a different level and although he died earlier this month at the age of 84, he died a free man.
He discovered that it is very handy to be rich but whether you are rich or poor, the best way of living is in the company of Jesus.
To be free is to walk with Jesus like Henoch did. (Gen 5:22)
Problems may be present in our lives but someone living his life with Jesus, becomes as someone who feels he is dreaming, with a mouth full of laughter and a tongue filled with singing.
We, the former captives, are free to be rich or free to be poor, but most importantly, free to experience peace!
This we get free of charge!