John 8:31-32 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
How much time do we dedicate to God's Word? Jesus made it clear that His disciples abide (continually remain) in His Word. We hunger and thirst for the truth contained in the Scriptures. This is the same truth that sets us free from sin, guilt, fear, and condemnation. Jesus had just set the adulterous woman free from the judgment and condemnation of those Pharisees who did not have the right to judge or condemn her. Jesus is the Truth who breaks the chains of bondage in our lives. Hebrews 2:14-15 clearly tells us that Jesus has destroyed him who had the power of death, the devil, and released us from the fear of death that held us hostage. The Lord has freed us from self, the world, and from those things that have kept us from being truly free to love Him and serve Him. We cannot claim to be His disciples and yet not have a desire to read, study, and live out His truth. The enemy wants us to believe that God wants to keep us from enjoying life here on earth, and feel imprisoned. On the contrary, the boundaries found in God's Word are actually boundaries of freedom that allow us to live this life with true freedom; a freedom that brings joy, peace, and the ability to live a life that is honoring to God and most profitable for the Kingdom.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).
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