Freedom

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. (John 8:36 NLT)

When Jesus uttered these words, some Jews, who opposed him, were quite offended.  Even though without Jesus they could have never experienced nor enjoyed true freedom, they insisted they were free without him.  Jesus pointed out why this could not be.  First they were enslaved to sin.  So although they professed being free, their evil and hateful actions revealed otherwise.  Then Jesus established that because they were enslaved to sin, they could not never claim status or identity in God – the true liberator.

In this day and age, freedom means many things to many people, but one thing seems clear – our sinful nature continues to desire freedom but finds it difficult to admit it needs help obtaining it.  Sin gives us a false sense of freedom.  Like those who opposed Jesus and who continued to insist they were free, but really were not.  They thought they were completely in control, but it was sin controlling them.

Today if you are in right relationship with God – you are truly free.  So walk in your freedom, not allowing anything or anyone to set limits, restrict or confine you - even yourself.  Stay free!