Catch the Spirit of Freedom

by John Tilton on April 03, 2023

Scripture

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." (2 Corinthian’s 3:17-18)

Observation 

It is so inspiring to know that as the Holy Spirit dwells within us, we can call on Him and the spirit of freedom to bring peace and hope in whatever situation we may be facing.  Furthermore, that we need not hide our face as Moses and the people of Israel did, but instead look upon His glory, and receive it and grow in it.

Application

There is a natural carnal and worrisome part of me that sometimes lets situations and problems bind me in my perspective, outlook, and therefore my mind and heart.  Basically, I let myself worry and fret.  Yet, I know that I can and will call on the Holy Spirit within me to free me with the freedom and peace of the Lord.

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for the freedom you make available through the Holy Spirit that dwells within me.  I will call upon you in prayer for that freedom and peace that surpasses understanding.

About the Author

John Tilton

Senior Pastor John Tilton has served at New Hope Oahu since it’s launch in 1995, and has been on staff in administration and as executive pastor for the past 14 years. The values and heart behind New Hope run deeply through Pastor John’s veins as he has trained, learned, and was mentored closely by Pastor Wayne.

A graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Pastor John holds his Masters in Formational Leadership from Lancaster Bible College & Capital Seminary. He has served in various leadership, mentorship, and advisory roles in ministry and in the marketplace. He currently serves as Vice President of New Hope International and is on the Board of Directors of both Pacific Rim Christian University and New Hope Christian College. 

Pastor John is married to his amazing wife Lanu, is father to his son Ikaika, daughter Malie, son-in-law Noni, is Papa to his grandchildren Justice, Johanna, and Jordynn, all of whom serve in ministry as a family together at New Hope Oahu.

Pastor John’s heart is to love and shepherd the people of New Hope Oahu––both here on Oahu and globally across the world. He will seek to continue to develop leaders, enable people here to dream with vision and purpose for God’s unique call on their lives, and, most importantly, to seek God as He faithfully guides our church so that we can fully become the church, and the people, He has created and called us to be.

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