The Gospel is all about living in freedom—being freed from sin, shame, guilt and every kind of bondage. That’s why, early in His ministry, Jesus quoted Isaiah’s Old Testament prophecy, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” (Luke 4:18 ESV) Jesus made clear that this freedom begins with our relationship with Him.
Jesus is famous for saying, “You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” But we can forget that there was a condition of this freedom. Jesus said this only is available to those who “continue in My Word,” to those who are “truly disciples of Mine” (John 8:31-32).
The Old Testament stresses this same principle. We read how the Psalmist could walk in freedom because he had “devoted myself to your commandments,” basing his life on God’s Word.
Many in the world think that freedom means doing whatever they want. But the Bible urges us to remember that true freedom begins with a loving, obedient relationship with God. He is our Creator, and He knows us better than we know ourselves. He desires to bless us physically, financially, and spiritually. He wants to enrich our lives in every way and free us from all fears and life-controlling dependencies.
We only experience real freedom after we make Jesus our Lord, devote ourselves to God’s Word, and are filled with the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to direct our lives.
Today, remember that “the truth will make you free.” You don’t have to be dominated by sin or bad habits, worry or fear. Make Jesus your Lord. Renew your commitment to base your life on God’s Word.
This is His plan to give you real freedom, real victory, and real peace. You can be confident and secure, guided by His wisdom.
Romans 6:22 (ESV)
22But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.
Romans 8:1–4 (ESV)
1There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
2For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
3For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,
4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV)
17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
Galatians 5:13–14 (ESV)
13For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
14For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
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