True Freedom

The people of our great country recently celebrated the Fourth of July, Independence Day.  Take a few minutes and think about what that day means.  For most the day is a time for picnics, parades, fireworks, and the celebration of a federal holiday concerning the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  Independence refers to freedom from the control, influence, support, or aid of others.  For the Christian, freedom is more than all of the things mentioned above.  It is freedom from the penalty and the power of sin.  Jesus said that true freedom comes from Him when He said, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.  Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:34-36).  Real spiritual freedom comes from the Son of God who sets us free from sin’s penalty and power and individuals gain that freedom by becoming a member of God’s family through faith – “You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26).  Enjoy your freedom, and look to God for real freedom.