The human spirit craves freedom. To make our own choices, to think our own thoughts. Spiritual, physical, and emotional freedom is valued and sought.
There may be times in our lives when physical freedom is not possible. In jail, prison, circumstances, or in a physical body that limits our freedom. Trust God even in those circumstances. “for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” – Hebrews 13:5
Spiritual freedom is provided through Jesus Christ. It is always available. No one can ever take it from you.
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:32. Sometimes the truth is painful to face. Once we acknowledge the truth, we can begin to find freedom.
“Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” – John 14:6
Sometime we become a servant to sin. “Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is a servant to sin.” – John 8:34
An addiction we can’t escape, an attitude we can shake, or a self-righteousness that we cling to for an air of moral superiority. The greatest deception is when we deceive ourselves. Statements or thoughts like, ‘that’s just the way I am’, ‘I can’t change’, ‘I can’t help it’. And the strongest deception of self-righteousness.
Jesus has the power to set you free.
Our key verse from this lesson:
“If the Son therefore shall make you free,
ye shall be free indeed.” – John 8:36