3 Points to Ponder
- “The pain of life creates ropes holding us back from becoming our best selves. Before we can live in freedom, we need to actively cut away that which binds us. In your life, what are the ropes holding you that need to be cut?”
- “Because of blind spots, people can’t see the ropes holding them down. They need a rope-cutter to help them loosen their chains. Where can you be a rope-cutter for someone else this week?”
- “Jesus Christ was the ultimate rope-cutter as He cut the rope of eternal death to move us into eternal life. Are you letting Him cut ropes for you or are you trying to do it all by yourself?”
2 Quotes to Share
“Cut the rope of limitations. You will become boundless.” -Unknown
“The past is an anchor with suffering written on the rope. I don’t live there now. I am cutting myself free.” -Mark Millar
1 Story of Impact
In early January, we had the great honor of cutting the ribbon on a new Love in Action Center in a rural community outside of Pignon, called Jean Buele. During our ceremony, we had an amazing time of prayer, with the Holy Spirit present in ways I can’t describe unless you’ve experienced it. During prayer time, God gave me an image I later shared with all the leaders. I pictured these families trying to stand up, but there were strong ropes tying them to the ground. Each time they had the strength to stand up, the cords would rip them back to the ground. But, along came Haitian brothers and sisters, empowered through the Holy Spirit, and they started cutting each of the ropes, giving the families their freedom.
Before I cut the ribbon (cord) to conclude the ceremony, I asked everyone to come up and grab it with their hands. Each of them would be part of cutting these ropes holding the families back. This was the beginning of a new day, one with freedom in the name of Jesus, and we would be His hands and feet to set oppressed people free. There were many “Amens” as I shared, and when I cut the ribbon, there was a shout of joy in anticipation of what the Lord would do through this new center. Whether you have faith or not, each of us and the people we lead have ropes holding us back from living in freedom. What are your ropes? Are you giving them power and tightening them? Or are you actively looking to cut them? With those you lead, are you helping to cut their cords to allow them to be the people God has created them to be? Where this week can you be a rope-cutter in someone’s life, giving them new freedom to become the best version of themselves?
