Free Indeed!
Scripture: John 8:31-36 31
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Thought: We are blessed every day to enjoy the freedoms that Dr. King fought and died for. However, the greatest One to give us freedom from all bondage is Jesus Christ! Through His death on the cross and resurrection, He gave us freedom from the penalty of sin and new life in Him. He declared in John 8:36 “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” Each of us has things in our life that hold us in bondage, but Jesus has provided a pathway to freedom by believing in Him, living in the truth of His Word and serving Him daily.
Prayer: Sovereign Lord, I desire to be free indeed; free from the bondage of sin and free to serve you. Teach me to desire to know and live in the truth of your Word so that I can live in true freedom in Christ. Amen.
Free Indeed,
Pastor Joe Jackson
