The moment many hear that we are not under the law, they get nervous and wonder what will happen to those who follow this- won’t life without the law make you live lawless? No!
Life not under the law, gives us an opportunity to surrender ourselves to God’s grace and say that Lord, I can’t do it. The law cannot change a person, but God Himself works in us, bringing transformation from the inside out.
Not convinced?
Let’s hear the testimony of one of the greatest televangelist, Joyce Meyer on how the Lord worked in her.
Giving Imperfections to God
Joyce Meyer’s testimony is one of learning to surrender her weaknesses to God rather than trying to fix herself through self-effort. She struggled with issues, stemming from the abuse she had to face from her father. She viewed it as a sign of weakness, and failure and try to always “improve” herself by putting a brave face. However, she was struggling from within. Her upbringing had taught her that weakness led to more abuse, and so she fought to be strong at all costs. However, this led to self-hatred and frustration because, no matter how hard she tried, she could not eliminate her imperfections.
Finally, she gave up trying. It was only when she gave herself permission to be weak—when she stopped striving to meet impossible standards and accepted her need for God’s help—that true transformation began. She realized that where human effort ends, God’s power begins. This is the essence of grace: rather than struggling to perfect ourselves, we allow God to work in us. Remember the Pharisee and the tax collector, the tax-collector had given up on self effort, while the Pharisee was bragging about it,
God, take the wheel
When the Bible says believers are not under the law (Romans 6:14), it doesn’t mean that we have no moral responsibility; rather, it means that the law itself is powerless to change us. Stop trying to live based on rules, The law can only expose our sin, but it cannot produce righteousness. Change comes from God working within us, not from external rules.
Joyce Meyer’s experience aligns perfectly with this biblical principle. She did not become who she is today by rigidly following a rule-based faith but by allowing God to transform her heart. The fruits of righteousness—love, patience, humility, and self-control—were not forced out of her through self-discipline; they were grown by the Spirit of God as she leaned on Him.
That’s the essence of grace based life. Grace empowers us to live holy. Righteousness consciousness empowers us to live a life of fruitfulness. Law does the opposite.
God Works In Us to Will and to Act
Philippians 1:6 assures us that God, who began a good work in us, will carry it on to completion.
This is a powerful lesson for every believer: Christianity is not about following laws but about yielding to God. It is not about achieving perfection through human effort but about allowing God to work in us, shaping us into the people He created us to be.
Conclusion: Living in God’s Rest
Joyce Meyer’s journey teaches us that we can rest in God, knowing He is the one transforming us. We do not need to fear our weaknesses, nor do we need to struggle under the weight of self-imposed rules. Instead, we can trust that God is at work in us, producing fruit that reflects His love and power.
If you find yourself exhausted from trying to “fix” yourself with a set of rules, remember: God doesn’t ask for perfection. He asks for surrender. Give Him all that you are—and especially all that you are not—and watch Him do what the law could never accomplish.
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