Guest Blog by Gary Riedel
S - SCRIPTURE: John 8:31,32 Jesus said: “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
O - OBSERVATION: There is a lot of talk in this country about losing our freedoms, the government has gotten too big etc. But regardless of your political leanings and your idea
of what government should look like, Jesus is not talking about that kind of freedom. Rather He is talking about freedom from the consequences of sin, death and the devil. The truths of Jesus absolve the penitent sinner, you and me of our sin. 1 John 1:8,9.
of what government should look like, Jesus is not talking about that kind of freedom. Rather He is talking about freedom from the consequences of sin, death and the devil. The truths of Jesus absolve the penitent sinner, you and me of our sin. 1 John 1:8,9.
A - APPLICATION: So what does that mean for my life? It means everything! It means that we need not worry about the future, because the real future is eternal life and freedom with Jesus forever in eternity. Whether you are ill, have a scary operation or procedure in your future, always remember that Jesus is your real future whether you live or die, He is with you and holds you in His everlasting arms all the way into eternity and forever. So hold to His teachings and know the freedom that comes from knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are HIS forever!!
P - PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Your grace is sufficient for us for Your strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Help us through prayer, the Word, and the power of the Spirit to always trust You and Your Word. For in faith, Lord, we believe Your teaching grant us freedom. In Jesus Name, Amen
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