Freedom-No Limits?

Immanuel reminded me to do my devotions.(lol) yea i read. ifind this tale meaningful..true..Hm: it really doesnt have to apply on God or a christian("holy") life. but basically on life-in general. hope it educates. enjoy.

A village was situated on a hilltop. Surrounding it was a fence, which covered a fairly large perimeter. The fence had only one gate through which the villagers moved in and out. It kept the citizens in and kept strangers out. Houses had no doors because people trusted one another. The fence also kept children from falling off sharp cliffs. Little ones were free to play in the open fields. The community was busy and there was much laughter and joy. One day at a village council meeting, some people complained that the fence was restrictive. They felt they could not roam freely. Others disagreed. After many days of hot debate and deliberation, the council finally decided to tear down the perimeter fence.

When it was removed, the village changed significantly. Strangers came to the village and many things were reported stolen from homes. People began to build doors to safeguard their property. They became less trusting and open. Some boys almost fell off a cliff while at play. Parents began to forbid their children to go outside. The village became much quieter and no laughter was heard in the fields.

We often think that freedom means no limits. But ironically, we enjoy true freedom only behind the fence- one that is established by the omniscient and omnipotent God to protect us and not just to bind us.


taken from http://www.gospelcom.net/rbc/sj/today.php