PODCAST

Walking In Freedom

May 6th, 2025

Galatians 4:21-27

One of our favorite programs to watch is a behind-the-scenes documentary of several zoos around the country. You get to know the animals and the staff as they go about their typical day.

During a particular episode, a zoo had received a new tiger for their exhibit. This young tiger had been moved from one zoo to another and had to get used to her new environment. The zoo had a large habitat set up just for the tiger, but it was unfamiliar and she was uncertain of entering the new enclosure. Instead, the tiger would come to the door of the exhibit, shyly set a paw out, and then withdraw back to her night cell.

If we are not mindful, we can end up living our lives like the tiger in her new exhibit: timid, frightened, and untrusting. God has given us a new life and freedom to be who God created us to be: redeemed followers of Christ, led by the Spirit. When we allow the Spirit to lead us through life, we allow ourselves to be transformed into true children of God. We can walk out confidently in God’s love, grace, and peace into our world.

Author: Stefanie Hendrickson