Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Set Free
Two words. They seem small, yet for many they convey much. To the hostages held in foreign lands for long periods of time, these are tearful thunderous words of joy. Possibly served over fast food. To the prisoner they represent hope, and perhaps some fear of failure once free. To the believer, they mean something very great as well. These words were spoken often by our Messiah.
John 8:30As he spake these words, many believed on him.
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Jesus (Yeshua) said knowing the truth will cause the truth to set us free. For the believer it is freedom from the oppression that comes with sin. Free from sin. Set free. But what is sin?
1 John 3:4Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
Jesus (Yeshua) said we need to know His words and continue in them. That means to do them. We are human and will get that wrong, but He already dies for our sin and will help us to be free from each failure. That is what He died for – our freedom.
John 8:33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
One of the great things we can do to fight the enemy of our souls is to continue in Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) words, to do them. In that way we will know the truth and be made free.
Today, let’s all be set free.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High. Please watch over us and guide us through this world. Let us be a part of Your kingdom coming to this earth. Send us Your overwhelming abundant provision today, Father. Forgive us our transgressions. Heal us and deliver us and our loved ones. Set us free. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.