Meditate on this:
I
no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn't confide in his slaves. Now
you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. John 15:15
Slavery. It has always existed and always
will—in one form or another. Right now there is a problem with sex trafficking and
slavery associated with that. Pray for the victims of that slavery.
Other forms of slavery are spiritual or
emotional. We can’t escape it…but sometimes we can choose to whom we’ll be
enslaved.
Don't you realize that you become the slave
of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to
death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living. Romans
6:16
Paul had such wisdom in that whole chapter
in Romans. Read it and see what else you can learn from it. God really blessed
him…and us through him if we just follow that teaching. Be careful to whom or
to what you become enslaved. It is like becoming addicted to something…like
cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, brand name clothes, a sports team, or a particular
TV show. It’s all the same…addiction… bondage. Jesus isn’t holding us as slaves,
but is considering us as friends. I would rather be a slave to Jesus—or His
friend—than to be in bondage to sin. He gives us the “key” to that freedom from
enslavement by telling us everything that God the Father wants us to know. Once
again the best of that is…
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| Which key will open your heart? |
…'You must love the LORD your God with all
your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest
commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Matthew
22:37-39
For the wages of sin is death, but the free
gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Will you take that “key” and open your
heart to the freedom that God offers; the friendship that Jesus has
promised?
Prayer
~ Lord, give us wisdom to make good choices about our loyalties, the things to
which we become enslaved. In addition, please protect women and children who
are being persecuted and enslaved in sex trafficking. Hide them for those who
would want to use their bodies for financial gain. Give them the gift not only
of knowing You and eternal life, but freedom from oppression. Provide a new
life and hope for them.
Daily
Bible Reading: Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9
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