Monday, April 14, 2014

No Longer a Slave

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free."  John 8:34-36 NLT 

Sin entangles, traps us…making us feel like we can’t get free. We are bound up like a slave. But Jesus gives us hope and an opportunity to become part of God’s family forever—to be set free from sin and its bondage. Set free. Live free. Free for eternity. What a glorious feeling. The burden of sin lifted off. Jesus promised…"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30. He sets us free from our burden (sin) by taking it upon Himself. What a guy! He is our hero. He is our God.

RSVP: Jesus is offering today to take our burden. We no longer have to be a slave to sin…He sets us free. How will you respond to what He has offered you today?

Prayer~ What a friend we have in You, Jesus. All our sin and grief You took on Yourself…as You hung there on the cross. You have set us free. Is Thank You enough? I bow my heart before You in humble adoration—no longer a slave, but a member of God’s family…of Your family.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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