Freedom

Freedom! The word embeds itself in the mind and sinks deep within the heart of man. We sing of its glory. Israel experienced freedom from Egyptian bondage. Nations and individuals today are given freedom after years of cruel and oppressive bondage.

The greatest freedom of all is to have freedom from the taint and bondage of sin. This freedom has already been provided by God to all who desire it. “For freedom did Christ set us free” exclaimed Paul. “Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free,” promised Jesus. “And if the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36).

Question: If you had been in long years of bondage and were offered freedom, would you accept it? Surely each of us would. Yet, many today are enslaved in sin, but when offered freedom by Christ, they wish to enforce upon Him their terms of acceptance rather than to accept His terms and obey them. “Not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, but he who does the will of my Father” (Matthew 7:21). Are you free?