*It was the summer of 1776. Delegates had come from thirteen colonies to make a momentous decision. Conditions were troubled in the new world. Something had to be done. They no longer wanted to be governed by England.(RBC) The result was the compilation of 'The Declaration Of Independence". A statement declaring their desire to be a free nation. And later a war was fought, and won, to accomplish this pursuit of freedom which we enjoy today. Freedom is a precious thing. And many people today think that they are free, when in reality they are hostages of Satan and their sin. Satan has their minds, their focus, their lifestyle, their lives and their souls. But there is good news to those who are in spiritual bondage today. In John 8:31-32, there is a path to freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ. BELIEF LEADS TO DISCIPLESHIP (John 8:31)
DISCIPLESHIP LEADS TO TRUTH (John 8:32)
TRUTH LEADS TO FREEDOM (John 8:32)
*Once there was a kite that loved to fly high. Nothing made it happier than to be caught in a stiff breeze that would send it soaring upward, far above the grassy meadows below. It loved the feel of the wind and the faraway view. But gradually the kite became dissatisfied. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if it could fly even higher than its string allowed? It could think only of sailing so high that the houses became dots far below, and it brushed against the clouds. So it tugged and tugged on the string, hoping to break free. Then one day the string snapped! For a moment the kite was ecstatic as it leaped skyward. But then it began to tumble and spin out of control, and soon it crashed to the ground below. Unfortunately, we are sometimes like that kite. We want to go places and do things that are morally out of bounds. We tug against the lordship of Christ and the truth that we are to live for Him (2 Cor. 5:15). We tell ourselves that if only we could get free, we would be happy. But like that kite, we would crash. Jesus died and rose from the grave to give us true liberty—freedom to soar safely within the bounds of His law and the constraints of His love.
*David C.Egner The Radio Bible Class, RBC Ministries (C)
Are you really free today? In Jesus Christ, you can be! GP