There are days when it feels like the weight of the past, the fear of the future, and the struggles of today are heavy chains around your heart. But the truth is, if you belong to Christ, God declares that you are set free.
We have freedom through Christ. Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36). This freedom is not temporary or dependent on circumstances. It is a deep, spiritual freedom purchased by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Through His death and resurrection, you are freed from the power of sin, shame, and eternal separation from God.
You are no longer a slave to fear. Romans 8:15 says, “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.” You are no longer bound by guilt over past mistakes. Romans 8:1 says, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” You are no longer trapped by the lies of the enemy that tell you that you are not enough. In Jesus, you are fully loved, fully accepted, and fully free.
We have freedom from the past. Many people walk through life carrying the burden of regrets, failures, and sins they cannot forget. Yet God’s Word says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). God does not hold your past against you. Instead, He calls you His child and gives you a new identity rooted in His love and forgiveness.
In Christ, we have freedom to live in purpose. Freedom in Christ is not just freedom from something, but freedom for something. Galatians 5:13 says, “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.” God sets you free so you can love, serve, and live boldly in the purpose He has for you.
You are free to walk in joy and peace even in trials. You are free to forgive others as Christ has forgiven you. You are free to live unashamed, confident that God’s Spirit lives within you, guiding your steps daily.
When you are walking in Christ you are walking in your freedom. To live in the freedom God has given you, remind yourself of these truths: You are forgiven (Ephesians 1:7). You are redeemed (Colossians 1:13-14). You are loved beyond measure (Romans 8:38-39). You are free from condemnation (Romans 8:1).
When the enemy tries to tell you that you are still bound, remind him that Jesus has already paid the price for your freedom. When guilt and fear whisper that you are not free, speak God’s Word over your life, declaring that you are free indeed.
Today, rest in the truth that God says you are set free. You do not have to earn this freedom; it is a gift of grace. You can live boldly, love deeply, and serve faithfully, knowing that Jesus has broken every chain.
Let this freedom lead you to worship, to walk in confidence, and to share the hope of Christ with others who need to know that freedom is possible for them too.
You are free. You are loved. You are His.
June 20, 2025
