Freedom -Available in Christ Alone

We all long to be free- in body and spirit. We know in reality that we cannot be truly free from the obligations to our society and family. Jesus offers us freedom of spirit regardless of where we are and no matter the circumstances!

John 8:31-32, 36 “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. ³²Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ³⁶So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Promises: God promises freedom, truth and discipleship through Christ.

Where and when do you feel truly free? As Americans, we pride ourselves on our independence, self-initiative and love having freedoms to claim and practice it in our daily lives. As we know our freedoms are defined and limited by the society in which we live. Sometimes we agree with these limitations and sometimes we don’t. We struggle each day to survive and maintain our freedoms within our family, neighborhoods and society. The freedom that Jesus promises is dependent upon Him and not us. We just need to believe in faith and accept the true freedom to live a life dependent upon God. We need to accept the truth of God’s Word and who Jesus is and what He did for us on the cross in faith. We need to accept that we are part of God’s family and Jesus wants us working for Him as His disciples. Working for God’s truth in our world will bring greater freedom than anything we think we can obtain or receive here on Earth. So do as Jesus commands and accept His freedom and be free indeed.

What we know from these verses: faith in Jesus means holding to His teaching, God is truth and His Word is truth, knowing Christ brings truth into our lives, God gives freedom through faith in Jesus.

Lenten Reflections: Am I experiencing God’s freedom from sin in my life or am I still feeling bound by sin? What truths have I discovered about God in His Word?

Being free from the power of sin allows one to focus on Jesus and be one who tells and teaches others about Jesus. Because Christ died on the cross and rose from the dead, I am free from the power of sin and death and ready to live by His truths.