Malachi chapter 4

1 Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire, says the Lord Almighty. Not a root or a branch will be left to them.
2 But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.


Have you ever watching calves frolicking in the sun? Seen new born animals jumping around as they get used to four legs? Watched children as they come out from school running to their parents?

I love the sense of freedom these verses bring, of how we will be like calves leaping in the sun. I love a sunny day, when you can feel the sun shining on your face, feel the breeze in the air and know that everything is wonderful.

That is just what these verses remind me of, the sense of freedom we have with Jesus. Not the freedom to do as we want, no matter what the consequences but the freedom to do all things in the Spirit, to be the person God always designed us to be, to fulfil our potential and be sons and daughters of God. Wonderful!