I am amazed when I think about the wonderful freedom that comes from our Lord Jesus. The Gospel of John shares this truth, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). This freedom is rooted in what Jesus Christ did for us on the Cross and His Resurrection. The salvation that God has made available gives the convert victory over sin and death. Ephesians 1:7 says, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” 1 Corinthians 15:55 states, “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?”
Christians not only have victory over sin and death but, demonic powers as well, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). Freedom is a wonderful thing, however, many Christians don’t walk in the freedom that Christ has made available to them! Why is this? Could it be, a lack of trust in God, or a lack of knowledge concerning the Word of God.
History has shown us man even imposes criteria, ceremony and rules to “Make one acceptable
to God.” The result, becomes a burden, and loss of freedom. Our freedom, which comes from Christ is not based on what we do, it’s based on what Jesus did on the Cross (Romans 14, Galatians 2, Hebrews).
The Bible speaks to us very clearly in the New Testament regarding the freedom that we have in Christ, and not to be caught-up in deceptions that create a burden on us and steel the freedom and victory we have in Jesus. Stop allowing the enemy to rob you, bringing up the mistakes of the past. Stop allowing religious activity to take the place of a relationship with Jesus. It’s not the foods we eat or don’t eat or the days we worship on that please God.
I challenge you to experience the love, power and freedom that Christ has given. We have freedom to have a meaningful relationship with the Lord and to experience the victory He has obtained for us. Remember, freedom cost a great deal. Our freedom was birthed at the Cross of Calvary. We have an additional blessing living in the United States of America “the land of the free.” The freedom we have was paid for by the blood of Jesus. Similarly the forefathers of our great country shed blood and fought courageously to establish a country on Christian principles. That we could be a free people.
Thank the Lord daily in prayer for your freedom. Enjoy the victorious life Christ has made available, don’t abuse it. Remember, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
